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Hydraulic Leaks

United States I have a Linde E-18 purchased new in 2012. At 1300 hours (hours are accurate) it blew out an O-Ring in the manifold under the floor board. Once the repair on this was complete, a lift cylinder seal failed as well. This machine is operated in a clean environment and is not overloaded, or pushed to the max lift capacity.

Anyone have ideas why this is happening?
Lift cylinder has not been repaired, yet. How difficult is it to remove and put new seal in?

This was still under warranty. However, I discovered that there is no warranty on hydraulics, drive train only.
  • Posted 24 Sep 2014 03:04
  • By stan_k
  • joined 23 Sep'14 - 8 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
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Looks like this is something that I posted a number of years ago. I have since purchased two more of these trucks because I like the visibility and maneuverability. Overall the trucks are great. However, there seems to be an inherent defect in the lift hose mechanism. I've lost track of the number of lift hoses that have worn through. Have gotten as little as 2 years on some of them. They are abrading through and blowing out. We keep spare hoses on hand as we've accepted them as a maintenance item. Keep in mind that I've had other forklifts where we replace hoses after 10 years as a practice, not a failure. Does anyone have any ideas how to rectify this?
  • Posted 26 Feb 2020 09:47
  • By stan_k
  • joined 23 Sep'14 - 8 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
S.Kanter
Its a triple stage mast, 188" lift. Operator's left, first stage cylinder.
I did a cursory examination of rod and did not detect any scoring.
Truck was U.S. built. So, maybe they use a smaller brush for the loctite.
I'm also concerned that the O-ring in the manifold below floor panel had blown out/ruptured just prior to cylinder leaking. Is there a pressure regulator somewhere that should be checked?
Thanks.
  • Posted 25 Sep 2014 05:26
  • By stan_k
  • joined 23 Sep'14 - 8 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
What type of mast is on it and which cylinder is it? They're all fairly simple to remove, just remember that the Germans apply loctite with a paint brush so be patient when stripping it down! Also check the chrome rod for scores/damage/pitting
  • Posted 24 Sep 2014 16:38
  • By little_forker
  • joined 31 Jul'11 - 82 messages
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom

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