150 hydraulic control valve connection leaking

[joelkiff]

I noticed a pretty good stream of hydraulic oil leaking beneath my S150 and traced it back to a compression joint on the hydraulic control valve (worked by the foot pedals). The compression fitting seemed loose when I got a wrench on it, but tightening did not stop the leak. I assume there is a blown out o-ring under there. I am trying to figure out how to get the brass fittings detached from the valve casing. The 2 brass block fittings are about 4 inches long and they have to turn in order to back out of the threaded port, but there is no room to unscrew them because they interfere with each other when twisted. I am wondering if there is some trick I just don't see. Thanks for any help!!!

 

[Bobcatdan]

Take stuff off until you can get the part out, not much more then that.

 

[Tazza]

Take stuff off until you can get the part out, not much more then that.

That's the problem with leaks like this, you some times need to dig into other parts to gain access. Sadly it's the only option some times.