Leak from motor cover on E26

[purplewg]

I have a leak coming from my motor cover on an E26. I haven't had time to really look at it myself.
I have a mobile mechanic that was supposed to show up two weeks ago. lol
So, I had a chance to look at it and found the dripping coming from the motor cover. Looks like I may need to try and repair it myself.
I have had to use it a couple times this way and all is well as long as I keep the hydro fluid replenished. No strange noises or actions.
Is this just a leak around the cover plate or can I expect a deeper issue with the motor itself?
Thanks for any advice or tips.

 

[foton]

I assume that it is not the engine it self as you wrote about hydro oil. you might have a pin hole leak on a hydro hose that is spraying under load I guess. clean the area up. and have a helper watch that area as you operate the machine to locate leak ,make sure they use eye protection just in case.

 

[purplewg]

I assume that it is not the engine it self as you wrote about hydro oil. you might have a pin hole leak on a hydro hose that is spraying under load I guess. clean the area up. and have a helper watch that area as you operate the machine to locate leak ,make sure they use eye protection just in case.

Yeah, I should have said drive motor. The leak is coming out of the drive motor(hyd). It drips out the bottom of that cover even when not in use.

 

[DirtRodeo]

Is the leak on the inside side of the travel motor or the outside? If it's coming from the outside side, it may be a bad seal between the drive motor and gear case side of the assembly.

 

[purplewg]

Is the leak on the inside side of the travel motor or the outside? If it's coming from the outside side, it may be a bad seal between the drive motor and gear case side of the assembly.

To be honest I don't really know. How do I determine that? All I know for now is I have hyd oil dripping out of the motor cover on the inside of the track.

 

[DirtRodeo]

The inside is the hydraulic side. The outside is the gearbox. There is a seal between them. If it were leaking out of the outside, it would mean the seal was leaking. It sounds like you have a straight up hydraulic leak. Remove the protective cover from the inside at the rear of the track. On the E26, there are 3 bolts. Pressure wash the travel motor and maybe you can see where it's leaking. It could be as simple as a failing hose. On the E26, there is no protection for them. They run into the frame through a rough hole.

 

[purplewg]

The inside is the hydraulic side. The outside is the gearbox. There is a seal between them. If it were leaking out of the outside, it would mean the seal was leaking. It sounds like you have a straight up hydraulic leak. Remove the protective cover from the inside at the rear of the track. On the E26, there are 3 bolts. Pressure wash the travel motor and maybe you can see where it's leaking. It could be as simple as a failing hose. On the E26, there is no protection for them. They run into the frame through a rough hole.

Thanks, I will take a look first chance I get.