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Read articles →An owner documenting a persistent hydraulic/hydrostatic fluid leak on a Mahindra 2555 after a previous PTO seal job didn't solve it. The video walks through identifying two leaking metal plug caps behind the rear bracket, the mistake of applying gasket sealer before the bracket was off, draining the fluid to check for sealant contamination inside, and the correct sequence for resealing. Practical tip-focused; most useful to 2555 owners chasing a similar rear-end drip.
Posted by the AllThingsDIY Mike channel, which appears to be an owner-operator sharing real repair experiences on their own equipment.
The PTO seal was not the only leak. Two metal plug caps behind the rear bracket were also dripping and needed sealant and proper reassembly.
Do not bolt the bracket back on right after applying gasket sealer. Wait for it to dry or the plug can pull out when removed later.
Drain the hydrostatic fluid, pull the plug cap off, and inspect inside. In this case only a tiny bit of sealant was on the side and inside edge.
Do it when changing the hydrostatic transmission oil, since the system will be empty and only a small amount of fluid will drain from the bottom.
