WA 450 hydraulic leak

[cwk266]

I have hydraulic spewing out of the hoses coming from the hydraulic tank.The hoses seem in good condition and they are double clamped top and bottom and are tight.Is it possible I have a high pressure problem in the tank that is forcing the hydraulic past the clamps?

 

[zlssefi]

crack the cap on the tank and see how much pressure you have in there. Maybe tap a 200 lb gauge in there and see what it reads.

 

[funwithfuel]

Those are double clamped, but not properly. The clamps should be 180° apart. That way the hose distortion is spread evenly. You're absolutely sure the hose is not suffering dry-rot? When were your filters last serviced?

 

[zlssefi]

Honestly it looksto me like that hose has dry rot cracks in it. Id start by replacing it...

 

[Welder Dave]

If the hose is good, replace the cheap hose clamps with band clamps that tighten with a bolt.