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Title: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: FtRoadTrip on February 13, 2020, 04:58:12 pm
Greetings.

I see a little oil at the engine compartment vent, at the upper drivers side.  After lifting the compartment door I found the round hydraulic reservoir had oil on it's top and around the clamp.  After reading the forum, I am confident it is likely time to change the gasket.

I have a 2001, U270 with the Cummins 350.  I have seen posts which include a replacement gasket part number.  Is the gasket common to most coaches?  I haven't noticed that a different gasket is required for the different engine options.

I would appreciate any insight.  After a 650 mile trip, the amount of oil was very minimal.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: wolfe10 on February 13, 2020, 05:07:22 pm
Hydraulic reservoir top gasket: Cummins # 999-55A. V52 99955A
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: FtRoadTrip on February 13, 2020, 05:15:59 pm
Thank you. 
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: FtRoadTrip on February 13, 2020, 05:27:06 pm
I just checked recent service records.  The shop has a line item showing the "O-Ring" as being replaced along with the filter and oil top-off.

Anything to worry about?  Maybe clamp not installed correctly? Maybe overfilled oil?

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Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: wolfe10 on February 13, 2020, 05:32:03 pm
If the top gasket is new, tighten up the banjo bolts.  Assume the lid is on straight and gasket not damaged.

Probably take 5 minutes to clean it REALLY WELL, and take it off the check.
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: kimosabe99 on February 13, 2020, 10:09:14 pm
If you need a new gasket, here's the one:    Filter gasket kit, 99955A, Fleetguard Cummins (https://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/fleetguard-cummins-99955a/filter-gasket-kit-p-v52-99955a)

jk
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: FtRoadTrip on February 13, 2020, 11:15:12 pm
Thank you Jack.
Title: Re: Hydraulic Reservoir Gasket Information
Post by: amos.harrison on February 16, 2020, 04:37:37 pm
Often the surfaces the gasket mates to are very rusted.  They need to be cleaned very well, like with a wire wheel, then repainted before the gasket will seal.