Just wanted to post this in case someone like me searched and could not find any more info than I did.
Been working on a Caterpillar 236 B 3 skidsteer. Joysticks leaking from plungers on 7 of the 8. Cat either wanted me to buy 8 plunger kits for $125.00 or 2 new valve assemblies for $1000 each. Only 1200 hours on machine, but as I say a lot - many times age get rubber before wear does.
After hours of research, and finding nothing that I could use, I ended up going to a hydraulic shop who is having the seals made for approx. $25 each.
American Hydraulics in Fort Worth.
Hope this helps someone in the future.
Been working on a Caterpillar 236 B 3 skidsteer. Joysticks leaking from plungers on 7 of the 8. Cat either wanted me to buy 8 plunger kits for $125.00 or 2 new valve assemblies for $1000 each. Only 1200 hours on machine, but as I say a lot - many times age get rubber before wear does.
After hours of research, and finding nothing that I could use, I ended up going to a hydraulic shop who is having the seals made for approx. $25 each.
American Hydraulics in Fort Worth.
Hope this helps someone in the future.