Impossible hydraulic hose replacement

[WVRoger]

I have a persistent leak in the return hydraulic hose on the right side boom hydraulic cylinder. The hose drops into the frame on that right side and is strategically situated just blow the frame connecting to a solid pipe feeding from the pump. I was able to remove several items to access the hydraulic tube support bracket and loosen that bolt allowing me to pull the hose down and back for inspection. The delima is that one can not get a tool in that area to disconnect the hose from the tubing. My next move is to open the cab and try to remove the tube from its junction with the pump. Do any other members have experience replacing the right side hoses on a 751 skid steer?

 

[laurencen]

any and all machines have close to impossible hose fittings, we just keep removing parts till we can get to the fitting

 

[WVRoger]

You are correct that is what I did as well and with all bends in the stainless steel tubing it was still an impossible act so I made the decision to cut the tubing and install a hose the full length eliminating this obstacle! In my opinion there is not enough vibration or movement to justify the SS tubing and all the bends. This particular tubing had six 90 degree bends and two 15 degree bends. Thanks for your comment and hope to look outside the norm for future tubing replacements!