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Read articles →This isn't a review or walkaround but a real-time repair diary on a borrowed New Holland TC30 with a 7308 loader. It documents diagnosing an oil leak from a deteriorated braided hydraulic hose behind the cooler, replacing it with the part number given, then troubleshooting a blown hydraulic oil filter gasket after startup. Useful for owners chasing similar front-end hydraulic leaks or filter issues, less so for anyone wanting a general tractor overview.
Posted by the Common Sense Rip Some Helpful Things channel, an owner-style DIY repair log rather than a dealer or professional review.
A deteriorated braided hydraulic hose behind the cooler acts like a sponge as it ages, letting oil seep through and leak out even though no obvious hole is visible.
The part number given for the replacement hose is SBA340693240.
After replacing the hose and running the tractor up to about 2000 RPM, the hydraulic oil filter gasket blew out and made a mess, requiring the filter to be changed.
