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My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Hi Guys  I had a problem with back left rear hyd.Jack, it was leaking a large amount of fluid I pulled it of and found that the o rings on the side were badly damaged I put new ring on but I got messed up with the way they go back together. one has a little hole all the way through with a funnel like end and the other is a blocked peace . My problem is where do they go on the unite as I got messed up pulling it apart.
By the way im in Australia we brought the beautiful villa and much love it. If you can tell me what I need to do would be much appreciated.
 Cheers and thank you Graeme Mackay
my email is gemackay77.com if you require it

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #1 –
Going to send you what I have for the HWH 400 Leveling system jack cylinder by email.
May not be the same but I believe that the o-ring that lets fluid return if it seeps by the o-ring goes in first.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #2 –
Graeme,

Welcome to the Forum!  Glad to have you join our group.  Sorry you are having trouble with your hydraulic jacks.

I have air bags, so can't offer immediate help with your question.  We have other members with the same leveling system as your coach.  I am sure they will respond when they see your post.

We do have another member down under.  He has a 1989 Foretravel GV.  I believe he has leveling jacks.  I will put a link to his Forum profile page below.  Go to his page - under "Contact Info" there is a box where you can "send a personal message".  Click on that box, and send Brian a note.  He does almost all the mechanical work on his coach, and will no doubt offer you some support.

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=3322
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Surely, no age has been more fraught with insecurity than our own present time."

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #3 –
gemackay77.com does NOT work. Just tried it.
The Aussie contact is briansgemini@gmail.com
Brian is near Melbourne
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Graeme Mackay –
Hi Guys  I had a problem with back left rear hyd.Jack, it was leaking a large amount of fluid I pulled it of and found that the o rings on the side were badly damaged I put new ring on but I got messed up with the way they go back together. one has a little hole all the way through with a funnel like end and the other is a blocked peace . My problem is where do they go on the unite as I got messed up pulling it apart.
By the way im in Australia we brought the beautiful villa and much love it. If you can tell me what I need to do would be much appreciated.
 Cheers and thank you Graeme Mackay
my email is gemackay77.com if you require it

Hi Graeme,
Where are you in OZ, Im in Melbourne,
Welcome to the Forum,
My rear jacks started leaking oil, Like 5 litres on the ground, Its expensive,
I ended up with a barrel union and joined the two hoses together,
I was a long way from home, So I had to do the best I could on a Sunday,
I finally got new rubber seals for it, But just couldnt figure out how it went,
So its a permanent join now, I dont use the jacks any way, I just park it as level as I can,
Its a normal imperial size hydraulic fitting, Pirtec will have them on the shelf,


Dont say its American, They will go into melt down,  We dont have that stuff here, Etc Etc,
Not realising they do have it on the shelf,  Young people, Duhhhh,
Put your parts on the counter and say I want one of these,

Cheers, Brian,



Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #5 –
Well that was handy.
Graeme lives about 10 miles from my place,
We just had a phone convo,  We have the same Coach, his has the 320 HP turbo, Only difference,
If he has problems with his jacks, I have a barrel union on the shelf  he can stick in his coach to get it RWC, Stop the leaking oil,
He is changing the rego from one state to another,
Be good to see another one of our grouse coachs close up,


Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Mr B3 –
Graeme lives about 10 miles from my place,
...what are the odds!

"It's a Small World After All"*



* sorry for the vintage Disney reference...now I'll have that song in my head all day.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Surely, no age has been more fraught with insecurity than our own present time."

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #7 –
Chuck, I take it you rode the boat also!! Give it time--like a year and the affliction will go away!! :))
Been there, Done that!!
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #8 –
Last Grand Villa I saw here, 86 model,  Came from Qld, 1000 miles north of me and I had to drive 250 miles north of where I live to see it,
But it was worth it,
Australia is almost as big as the USA,
Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #9 –
BUT--right now anyway--more of the U.S. is liveable. >:D  :))
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Mr B3 –
Australia is almost as big as the USA.
We drink a lot of Snapple Peach tea around here (the real tea - not the sugarless crap).  I like to put a shot of HW peach flavored schnapps in mine.  But I digress...

Yesterday the fun fact on the underside of my Snapple lid said "Australia is wider than the moon".  Now THAT is something to think about...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Surely, no age has been more fraught with insecurity than our own present time."
 

Re: My 86 Model grand villa i had a very bad oil leak fr0m the left rear jack

Reply #11 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
BUT--right now anyway--more of the U.S. is liveable. >:D  :))

2/3rds of OZ is desert, or semi arid desert, It would be like living in your Death Valley, Hahahahahaha
On the odd occasion when it rains out there, Its very beautifull as it is a carpet of flowers,
Its also very hot out there, No water, Some places, No petrol for 400 miles,
Its a great place to live here in OZ, But only on the coasts mainly,
Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,