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Message: <blockquote data-quote="turbomoparboy" data-source="post: 57636" data-attributes="member: 4111"><p>I degreased the maching and let it run for a while. I found several leaks at a few fittings which appeard to stop after either tightening or loosening and then then retighten. The large line going from the tank to the pump was oily as well and I tightened the hose clamps. I am getting oil around the front of the pump ( belt side) of the hydrostat pump so I am pretty sure its the front seal. I topped off the fluid today and it took 2 quarts so I lost about 2 quarts in 15 hours with all of the leaks but I would say the majority is from the pump seal. I know this may be a lot of then again I doubt I would ever put more than 30 hours on it a year so it does not get used much. It was mentoined earlier that if I dont change it it will take out the pump bearing. Can someone explain why if I keep the oil topped off? I am not saying it will not just curious. I am also asking because I am going for hand surgery Friday so it will not be getting pulled this year but I may need to put a few more hours on it this year. Next question is, is it possible to remove the pump without pulling the engine? I have never pulled an engine on a skidloader before. I have done many car engines. Thanks! Justin</p></blockquote><p></p>