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09-07-2006, 06:00 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Minden
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #3458
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Hydraulic Pump/System Leak!
I have a 2005 Montana with 3 slides. Noticed yesterday while servicing the battery, my hydraulic system is leaking. Looks like half the fliud has leaked into the metal pan under the pump. Anyone have any problems with the system? Mine has only been used about 20-30 times. I can't tell if the leak is from the pump or hydraulic lines because I can't extend my slideouts- it's in a covered storage unit. Of course my unit is out of warranty since March and the nearest dealer is 65 miles away.
Any info out there??
Thanks,
Lee Ullmann
Rogers,AR
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09-07-2006, 06:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Just a thought, It seems it MAY be a with the system leak not under pressure, clean all the oil up, add oil to the line on the tank, and recheck in a few days. If it has leaked, that narrows down the points of potential problems.
I would try and tighten anything that you can, look for any hoses rubbing in that compartment as well.
Is it possible to move the slides just a little? If so, valve off all but one, test that, then move on to another, and so on.
Let us know your progress.
Good luck, Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-07-2006, 10:14 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Minden
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #3458
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Hey Ozz,
My owners manual is locked in the RV. What type hydraulic fluid does the book call for?
I need to fill it up to the fill line.
Thanks,
Lee Ullmann
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09-07-2006, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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They say any Tranny fluid, but I also read in the posts just Ford-Chevy?, you might search, I may be telling you bum info. BUT-
(My salesman and the PDI Guy said any tranny fluid as well.)
Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-07-2006, 12:37 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Elkhart
Posts: 298
M.O.C. #3886
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Lee,
Call me at my desk at your earlist convenience. My number is 866-524-7821 ext 4542. If we can't get it fixed and if you are the original owner of the coach, we will send you a new pump.
Have a good day.
Dale
2005 Silverado D/A LLY 3500 SRW EXT CAB
2005 Challenger 35RLQ "pimped" with all kinds of goodies
Trail Air LO5 pin-box
Front Hydraulic Landing Gear
Reese 16K double-pivot slider
Prodigy brake controller
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09-07-2006, 12:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Dale (MIMF), who works at Lippert, who builds those things, says use the cheapest ATF you can find. Color doesn't matter.
Lee, Dale is a very helpful guy. He works for the company who built that pump and the slide mechanisms. He is very willing to help you understand what you are dealing with. His phone number is 866-524-7821 ext 4542 toll free.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'07 3400RL
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
 
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09-07-2006, 01:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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Way to go Dale!!!
What a guy. It is really nice to have that kind of support from Lippert.
Steve, Hope to see your 3400 in my drive soon. It is a fine looking machine.
Tom and Betty
1997 F250 PSD/AutoTranny
DIY Exaust Brake w/TC lockup
AutoMeter Tranny/EGT Gage
Translife Tranny Cooler
Superchips Towsafe
16K Draw-tite Slider
2000 Montana 2850RK
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09-08-2006, 09:47 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Minden
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #3458
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Just finished talking to Dale and he is sending me a new pump to fix my problem!
Thanks again Dale for your excellent customer service and for being proactive on solving my problem.
Lee Ullmann
Rogers,AR
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09-08-2006, 05:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Well, Dale, I see you snuck in there and posted before I hit the submit button! Once again you and Lippert came through!
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'07 3400RL
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
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09-08-2006, 07:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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tom
>>>DIY Exaust Brake w/TC locku
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09-09-2006, 01:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #4890
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I had a very small weep in my system that only lost a few drops a week. I would get Donna to run the pump while I watched. This was last Nov. when the trailer was new. I tightened all the connections and they were fine. It turned out to be a crimp on hose connection. In this picture of the slide safety switch I installed, you can see how I fixed this. I used a small piece of Gylon sealant tape and clamped it in place with a hose clamp. look on the lower right hand of the pic and you will see it. 9 months later and the system is bone dry and works great.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f7...ctures8015.jpg
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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09-09-2006, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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Mike,
Dont want to change the tread subject so drop me a message if you want to know more. I use my EBPV valve as an exhaust brake by a few wiring changes and relays. I installed a ground path through a switch to manually lock the torque converter during descent on steep hills.
Tom and Betty
1997 F250 PSD/AutoTranny
DIY Exaust Brake w/TC lockup
AutoMeter Tranny/EGT Gage
Translife Tranny Cooler
Superchips Towsafe
16K Draw-tite Slider
2000 Montana 2850RK
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09-09-2006, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Don, what is Gylon sealant tape? That sounds like something I should have in my toolbox.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'07 3400RL
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
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