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Splitter leaking hydraulic oil

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by tim117, Feb 12, 2020.

  1. tim117

    tim117

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    A08E45D9-5CFC-42C1-9094-B60A38DD7254.jpeg 9914F61D-7E49-4BBD-98EA-4FF9625944E0.jpeg D4C45D48-626D-45D0-BD2E-A1559327624B.jpeg Hey guys, my splitter I use at work is pizzing oil out of the pump when I fire her up. It’s an old Vermeer LS-200. I’m not sure what to do or how to go about fixing this thing. Anybody on here have any ideas or experience with this??? Please help!
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    Where is it leaking from? Shaft? Fittings? Seams between the case covers? Some leaks are simple, just needing the fittings tightened or a gasket replaced. If you can show exactly where the leak is we should be able to offer some better suggestions.

    If the pump is shot or you don't want to risk working on it you can replace the whole unit. I can't read the information on the pump but it looks like very basic, maybe a 12 GPM pump. Replacements start about $100 and go up depending on quality & specs. Replacing it is fairly straight forward once you get a compatible replacement.

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    I’m not exactly sure where it’s coming from. I will expect it better tomorrow. It’s definitely not a hose. I’m leaning more towards a gasket or ring. Thanks for your input KaptJaq
     
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