Replace Trans oil filter mount ?

[HebeGB]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I hope y'all can help. I have a almost new (12 hours) MX5200 tractor that took a hit to the transmission fluid filter on the right side. this also broke the filter mount, pulled the tube out of the filter base and leaked out most of the fluid.

How difficult is it to replace the filter mount ? hard to get parts ? I am no stranger to mechanical repairs and this does not look that hard (2 bolts to the frame and some tubing)

Is there any unseen difficulty to replacing this ?
Should I take it to a dealer ?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
Gary B.

 

[1970cs]

Three things MX5200 which transmission? Did you buy this unit on contract? If so, did you buy the Kubota insurance.

Pat

 

[HebeGB]

Pat,
it is the HST trans, bought it outright and did not get Kubota insurance.
Gary

 

[1970cs]

Ok not so good! Which one the HST left side or the Hydraulic right hand side. And pictures would go along way from here!

Pat

 

[HebeGB]

Pat,
it is the right side hydraulic oil filter.
I have attached a picture of the top and the bottom,
Thanks for the help,
Gary B.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes you can get that part, but there are other O-Rings that should be replaced when you do it.
Go here, say yes to the legal at the bottom of the page, and then pick tractor, go to, Hydraulic System, then Hydraulic oil line (input).

http://www.kubota.com/part/partsList.aspx

 

[1970cs]

As pointed out it looks like a pretty easy repair. I would go for the base, o-rings and maybe the #160 tube if it's not to pricey! And at this point MAW go for the 50 hr service and grab both the HST and hydraulic filter.

Pat

 

[HebeGB]

Thanks Pat and Wolfman for your help.
I have gone on the website and sent a parts order list to my dealer. I will hopefully get them in time to make the repair this weekend. I did order the tube, "O" rings and gasket as well just to be safe, along with a new filter (pricey).
After the repair I just need to put $200 worth of Kubota hydraulic fluid back in that leaked out !! (any acceptable alternatives ?)
Again, thanks very much for the advice, Great forum !
Gary B.

 

[1970cs]

You are under warranty. I would not chance it!

Pat

 

[Dalroo]

Sorry, have to ask.....did the tractor go over a stump? Or was something launched up into the HST filter? Breaking the mount seems to require a pretty significant hit, so hoping you can share so others of us don't run into same problem. Thanks!

 

[HebeGB]

It did involve a log, not sure exactly how. the wife was moving logs but she is not sure if it was a log being kicked up or if she hi-centered on a log/stump.
I can tell you the filter has a fist size dent on the bottom side.

I cant believe how exposed this filter is to damage. Think Ill be welding a guard around it when I get it fixed !
Gary B.

 

[Dalroo]

Got it - thought it would have to be related to log, tree, or rock. Thanks.

 

[lugbolt]

I have replaced that part before. It's not too bad. There is a metal pipe that goes into the transmission that also usually gets damaged so be sure to check/replace it while you're down there.

 

[HebeGB]

Yes, I assumed the tube was bent so I ordered it and the O-rings just in case.
Thanks for all the advise,
Gary B.

 

[HebeGB]

Still waiting on dealer to get parts (I'm told previously mentioned tube is the hold up) is this normal for getting parts from Kubota ??

 

[1970cs]

Still waiting on dealer to get parts (I'm told previously mentioned tube is the hold up) is this normal for getting parts from Kubota ??

Where is the part at? Japan? You can have the dealer expedite it since the unit is down! Kubota will pay half of the cost and the can do the rest or bill you for that half.

Pat

 

[Hillbilly Engineer]

Heres what i made for my BX25. Link is to the post with pics..

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22727

 

[HebeGB]

Sorry for my absence,
to close this thread out, I finally received the parts and with less than an hour of "shade tree" mechanic work I got all the parts replaced and the transmission refilled with Kubota oil. It works like a champ again ! pretty easy fix for an armature mechanic like me. Now I'm ready for whatever winter throws at me.

Thanks again to all of you that helped with advise and experience on this forum !
nice to know that this resource is out there.
Winter well,
Gary