nilzlofgren
Well-Known Member
I wrote in a couple of weeks ago, about my 580K phase3 and it's badly leaking steering cylinder. I've since had it rebuilt, and it isn't leaking any longer. Prior to the rebuild, I was always constantly adding fluid. Since early summer, I noticed that the hydraulics were getting weak. I chalked this up to the leaking cylinder, since there was a number of times where I was low on fluid. I was at the point were I couldn't lift a full bucket of dirt, unless the pedal was to the floor. Now that it's repaired, it still does the same thing. Also, while it was there, they installed a new filter. My thinking, is that I need a new hydraulic pump. But, before I go and spend that kind of money, is there anything else it could be? Is it possible that the strainer in the tank could be clogged? Or maybe a faulty relief valve? All of the hydraulic functions are slow and weak. Backhoe and loader. Sorry for the long post, I'm trying not to leave anything out. Thanks. John.
