John Deere 1020 losing fluid

[Papa Fox]

My 1020 diesel is apparently losing hyGard in transmission, and my engine is gaining fluid. Is it an easy fix or am I in big trouble?

 

[Jim.ME]

Do you have the engine mounted power steering pump that is drawing fluid from the hydraulic system? That would be the only place hydraulic fluid would get to the engine I can think of offhand.

 

[Papa Fox]

Yes, front mounted 0n the 3 cyl. diesel.

 

[Tx Jim]

SI agree seal must have failed on power steering pump.

 

[Jim.ME]

Yes, front mounted 0n the 3 cyl. diesel.

SI agree seal must have failed on power steering pump.

That's the only place I can think of that would put hydraulic fluid into the engine. Sounds like time for a pump rebuild or replacement.