Hi all,
I have an old NH that's been running great and the other day I noticed I couldn't lift the boom, followed by a trail of oil. Well, by the time I parked it oil was coming out of every orifice and making a huge mess. After opening the back door and hood I could hear it pissing out but couldn't see it. Finally I was able to grab the one and only hydraulic line there under the engine/on top of the fuel tank and shift it around and the noise changed immediately so I'm pretty positive it's the oil cooler line that blew. My reservoir is empty.
I saw a post here and there about replacing this line but could use any more info and tips in general on cracking the connections open. Since it's a 2006 and this line probably never changed I'm thinking it's going to be a pain. This is my first machine so not very experienced with hydraulic connections, etc.
The connection to the oil cooler is on the right side (from the back) and in a pretty tight spot. I removed the pan underneath the engine and although the connection is right there it's still in a bit of an awkward position. I noticed there's an opening from the back behind the door where I can see underneath the radiator directly to the connection but again it's pretty tight. Also, I'm worried about twisting the nipple off the oil cooler so need to make sure I use two wrenches, but still, any tips on this? Will heating (propane torch) the connection help if it's stuck?
The connection to the control valve looks to be in a tough spot as well, so what do you guys usually do? Is it just experience? I mean, I've worked on all my cars, my house, etc. but for some reason this seems to scare me a bit, probably because it's new to me.
I'd appreciate any general tips you guys have and especially if you've changed this specific hose before. Thanks!
I have an old NH that's been running great and the other day I noticed I couldn't lift the boom, followed by a trail of oil. Well, by the time I parked it oil was coming out of every orifice and making a huge mess. After opening the back door and hood I could hear it pissing out but couldn't see it. Finally I was able to grab the one and only hydraulic line there under the engine/on top of the fuel tank and shift it around and the noise changed immediately so I'm pretty positive it's the oil cooler line that blew. My reservoir is empty.
I saw a post here and there about replacing this line but could use any more info and tips in general on cracking the connections open. Since it's a 2006 and this line probably never changed I'm thinking it's going to be a pain. This is my first machine so not very experienced with hydraulic connections, etc.The connection to the oil cooler is on the right side (from the back) and in a pretty tight spot. I removed the pan underneath the engine and although the connection is right there it's still in a bit of an awkward position. I noticed there's an opening from the back behind the door where I can see underneath the radiator directly to the connection but again it's pretty tight. Also, I'm worried about twisting the nipple off the oil cooler so need to make sure I use two wrenches, but still, any tips on this? Will heating (propane torch) the connection help if it's stuck?
The connection to the control valve looks to be in a tough spot as well, so what do you guys usually do? Is it just experience? I mean, I've worked on all my cars, my house, etc. but for some reason this seems to scare me a bit, probably because it's new to me.
I'd appreciate any general tips you guys have and especially if you've changed this specific hose before. Thanks!
