Cold Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) and engine damage

[FrozenOrange]

I'm thinking my l3901hst may be a victim of this. At 104 hours my rear main seal is leaking oil. i have had my tractor 9months and 5 of those months have been in what those in the lower 48 considered cold weather.
Dealer said bring it in "sounds like a warranty fix" so I'm hauling it in Monday. Should be interesting to see if a frozen PCV system is the culprit or just a bad seal. I'll mention the CCV concern when I drop it off. I sure hope this is something I won't be fighting every winter.
Spring is coming. Oh wait it's only March. Two more months of snow.

 

[Fishhook]

My dealer contacted me and updated my L3901 HST about 1 month ago. It takes about 4 hours and consists of a heated tube for the CCV and a new alternator to handle the additional electrical load.

4 hours seems excessive to install the kit. What did the dealer itemize on your invoice?

 

[DustyRusty]

When you live in Alaska everything freezes unless it is protected by a heat source. Did your dealer charge you for the recall upgrade? If so, I would be having a discussion with the Kubota rep or corporate.

 

[whitetiger]

4 hours seems excessive to install the kit. What did the dealer itemize on your invoice?

The post you are responding to is over 6 years old, It takes approx 4 hours to install the kit and there is no charge.
The kit includes tube heaters, insulation, an alternator, wiring harness extension, relays, etc.

 

[D2Cat]

Let me guess - ESI - right? Anchorage or Fairbanks? I found out about the CCV Heater through the work shop manual. Have not heard about it on my previous Kubota equipment. I did install one on my generator. My dealer said it weighs 22 lbs and cost $608. Messick's sells it for $648 and I don't even want to talk to ESI, they've let me know that they can't/won't handle anything larger than an MX series. Because it's 22 lbs - does that include a larger capacity alternator? The rest doesn't seem like there's much to it. What are your thoughts? I'm in Fairbanks

Might re-read post #22.

 

[Fishhook]

Might re-read post #22.

Post #22? What does your post #22 say? Mine doesn't provide any insight into what is required.

 

[Fishhook]

The post you are responding to is over 6 years old, It takes approx 4 hours to install the kit and there is no charge.
The kit includes tube heaters, insulation, an alternator, wiring harness extension, relays, etc.

You say there is "no charge" to install the kit?

 

[Fishhook]

When you live in Alaska everything freezes unless it is protected by a heat source. Did your dealer charge you for the recall upgrade? If so, I would be having a discussion with the Kubota rep or corporate.

Thanks, I'll call my dealer.

 

[whitetiger]

You say there is "no charge" to install the kit?

You responded to a 6-year-old post about an L3901 which was eligible for the Kubota upgrade. At that time it would be installed for no charge.

I have no idea what you want the kit installed on. Depending on what you have and its age, yours may or may not be covered.