Assorted Rear End Leaks on a B6200D

[jfnewell1965]

Hi.

I have a B6200D with a few slow leaks near the rear end.

I have attached two example pictures, although there are a total of 4 leaks.

In each leak instance the leak seems to be specific to one or two bolts (see circled areas in red).

I guess I am trying to figure out if this is common.

My wife, who I must shamefully admit has much more experience with tractors than me, says "It is a tractor, therefore it leaks".

The leaks are so little, I would say one drop every three days at each "Leak point", that perhaps it is considered no big deal, but....

The perfectionist in me says "leaks are bad" and "it was not designed to leak", therefore you must fix it.

Any thoughts or input? Are such small leaks expected? Is it "normal"? Is it worth the disassembly of the rear end? Etc?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If it's just leaking around the bolt pull the bolt out, spray some brake part cleaner in the hole and on the bolt, put some Ultra blue RTV on the shank just after the threads and reinsert the bolt and tighten.
If it's leaking on a seam of the cases pull and install new gaskets or RTV sealer on the case flanges.

 

[Tooljunkie]

First question i would have is were bolts checked to be tight?

 

[jfnewell1965]

Hi....no I didn't check the bolts....I didn't want touch anything until I talk to the folks here.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

First question i would have is were bolts checked to be tight?

Humm that's a good point, I miss those details as I assume that they are already tight.