RTV 1100 Front Differential vent line leak

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learstroker

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<P mce_keep="true">New 1100 with fluid coming back down the outside of the differential vent line. The line terminates under the hood. I cannot see the end. The diff is properly service with 600 ml/ per the manual. I drive it a few miles and SUDT is flowing down the line making quite a mess. Also both seals on the power steering actuator ram are leaking. It has been -15 to +20F here lately. Any ideas on this? I had to have this rig flown in so the dealer is not an option at this point. </P>
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<P mce_keep="true">Thanks</P>
 
<P mce_keep="true"> Did this start right after a service, or how many hours do you have on the service work. I don't have a 1100, but I will ask around on this ~~~~</P>
<P mce_keep="true"> What are your fluid levels now, are you talking about a lot of fluid, or just some residue ? Does it leak when the machine is warmed up ?</P>
 
<P mce_keep="true">Rig has 20 hours on it. It was properly serviced off the plane. I watched the dealer service it. I drove it for two days. 8 hours total. Then saw the fluid pooling under the front. It was everywhere, including running down the drive line and on both front axles. I drained what was left in the front diff. It was gray looking and totaled 16 ounces or 4 short of max.. I cleaned the front andserviced the diffto the exact specified level. Drove it home 5 miles and saw no leak. Parked it overnight a -5F plugged in. I drove it 5 miles back to work and saw the same mess again. The foam around the rubber vent line is soaked and dripping. I now have made a visual on the termination point of the vent line and it looks fine and dry.</P>
<P mce_keep="true">Thanks Two Guns</P>
 
[quote user="learstroker"]It was gray looking and totaled 16 ounces or 4 short of max.[/quote]</p>

Gray and foamy normally means that water has been introduced.</p>

I need to think about it more...</p>
 
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<P mce_keep="true"> It does sound like water has made it's way into it >>>> The foamy substance is probobly what mostly is what is overflowing >>>>></P>
<P mce_keep="true"> Have you thought about completly changing the fluids again ? I would save a good sample of the fluids that was removed, and where if you wanted, you could have a analysis run on it ......</P>
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try draining everthing out and set outside to freeze. you will know if you have a water issue.are you sure of the viscosity and pour point of the fluid you are running?if you are getting a lot of water it is most likely from submerging in water and not just condensation from temp. extremes. keep us posted. Bill B. </p>
 
<P mce_keep="true">The rig is new. Never been in water. Level and fluid arecorrect. I cleaned it up, drove it yesterday and no leaking down the breather. I parked it all night at 15F, drove it 5 miles today and the leak is back. SUDT flowing down the breather line from the top where there is a red cap on it.</P>
<P mce_keep="true">Thank you for your input.</P>
 
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