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Titanium
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2003
- Location
- Imlay City, Michigan
I have a mid 80's S80 XL that the main cylinder started leaking at the top while using it in really cold weather.....part of the seal can be seen coming out at the top of the gland nut!
The lift still works and will pick up and not drift down. I was talking to the local Hilo repair guy, he said he would just replace the seals in the gland nut and call it a day? I'm thinking if I have to tear it down this far I should replace all the seals in the cylinder?
Am I opening up a can of worms if I replace all the seals, should I follow his advice and not go looking for trouble?
I have the factory manual and parts book, the cost of the parts are reasonable.....it doesn't look terribly difficult or am I missing something?
I already have the gland nut loose, that was the first hurdle!
I don't have a business, so the lift being down wouldn't be a problem?
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
TIA for any help!
Kevin
The lift still works and will pick up and not drift down. I was talking to the local Hilo repair guy, he said he would just replace the seals in the gland nut and call it a day? I'm thinking if I have to tear it down this far I should replace all the seals in the cylinder?
Am I opening up a can of worms if I replace all the seals, should I follow his advice and not go looking for trouble?
I have the factory manual and parts book, the cost of the parts are reasonable.....it doesn't look terribly difficult or am I missing something?
I already have the gland nut loose, that was the first hurdle!
I don't have a business, so the lift being down wouldn't be a problem?
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
TIA for any help!
Kevin