Repairing a leaking Rv Leveling Jack

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3 жыл бұрын

Removal and disassembly of a leaking Lippert / LCI Rv leveling jack, repair and reinstallation. After searching the web I could not find any information on how to repair my leaking leveling jack. I was able to fix the jack for less than five dollars. It took approximately 2 hours to complete. Tools used: 14mm wrench, 3/4 socket, 1/2 in ratchet, 11/16 wrench for hydraulic lines, a small and medium sized flat head screwdriver.

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@kirkwesterveltoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Can you give us the part number of the o ring seal you used. What is the model number of your Jack. Is it the Lippert 8000 series? Thanks Kirk

@chuckhall1270 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.

@LA-ck2ck 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks. 👍

@michaela.aguilar2921 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had the same leak. I contacted a few hydraulic shops in my area, they all claimed the jack couldn’t be repaired. Spent $500 for a new jack. Part numbers of the two o rings would be awesome.

@PAULIskander 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, mine leaks in exactly the same place. I haven't installed the new jack yet though. Unfortunately on the road and don't have a "shop" to work in, so I may just go ahead and instal the new one.

@avgguyfixingstuff4939 3 ай бұрын

I don't know the part numbers. Remove the part, take it to your local hydraulic shop and they will give you the new seals. They are very common seals that most shops have in stock

@Cabernet2000 Ай бұрын

I have to change out the orange line and replace it. How do I let the pressure out of the system so it does not squirt all over my driveway.

@michaela.aguilar2921 Ай бұрын

I’ve replaced 3 jacks so far. I have not replaced a hydraulic line. With all the jacks retracted, there’s little to no pressure in the lines.

@rsg1963 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, ty.

@davidhosack5836 Жыл бұрын

Good for you pal! I am of the same thought, give it a try or 2 before you pay somebody. I have a cracked exhaust manifold on a 8.3 Cummins, they want almost 2 grand to change it out, the complete kit manifold bolts gaskets is $250 so that's a no brainer

@ignaciobustos5577 2 жыл бұрын

Could't wait, I found out the answer to my previous question. If the leak is noticeable on the foot and bottom cap you can leave the hoses attached and not remove the hydraulic from the frame. Take the cap in to a hydraulic shop and they can replaced all the seals for 16.00 and a tip. They do not like giving the seal numbers because seals could change depending on the year changes. It's better to take them the part.

@avgguyfixingstuff4939 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I hadn't checked this account recently, but now that you mention it, I don't see why you would have to remove the jack from the coach. I had never done this before and I was not sure how the cylinder would come apart.

@seanr6314 2 жыл бұрын

I must apologize for not retrieving part numbers....I took them to my local hydraulic shop and due to covid restrictions I had to wait outside. They came to the parking lot and retrieved them, and returned a short time later with the new ones. He did make comments indicating that they were common parts in the hydraulic field.

@timothybuchanan1611 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very informative. It would be nice if you could comment on how many times you used the levelers since the repair and how well it's holding up.

@seanr6314 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, I have used the jacks all spring and summer and no leaks whatsoever. Likely extended and retracted over 35x.

@charlescoffey3337 Жыл бұрын

My jack is leaking from the top cover Only a small leak but afraid it’s going to get worse over time Did you pull the top cap If so is it like the bottom cap ? The RV service center said the same thing Not serviceable I have worked on aircraft Landings gear So deep down I know it could be done

@stevebates3573 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have same hydraulic jack. Mine is from the top cap. I see you had that off . Was there o ring seals on that one also ? Or a gasket for that one ?

@stoneyburk961 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Question? did you have a Torque spec on the bolts? Thanks

@mickeymouse-lu2yk 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video - hate to sound like a repeat of past comments, so my question is a little different - do you have o-ring dimensions by any chance? want to preorder - thanks a bunch

@joelkram 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the end cap off?!

@malbe72 2 жыл бұрын

O-RINGS type? part#

@ignaciobustos5577 2 жыл бұрын

To replace the two o-rings, would you say it was necessary to remove the hydraulic from the coach or could it be done in place by removing the bottom portion?

@avgguyfixingstuff4939 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see why you couldn't do it in place...without removing

@MrEd-hg3wy 2 жыл бұрын

@@avgguyfixingstuff4939 Thanks for the very informative video. I think I would much rather go at it the way you did, on the bench. Doing it in place you run the risk of contamination of seals and/or cylinder/rod. A little more work maybe but I would feel safer about it. Just got the news from my RV shop and they claim that they were told my jack could not be resealed, they suggested I replace all 4. Yeah, right...about $2600 in parts alone. Then your video came along. I'll take a good crack at it. Thanks again. 👍

@MrGoriding 11 ай бұрын

How did you bleed air out of the hydraulic system after everything was repaired and installed?

@seanr6314 11 ай бұрын

If I recall correctly, my system is self bleeding, so all I had to do was fill it back up to the recommended level and cycle the jacks up and down a couple times