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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 07:56 PM
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Anybody tried it yet? Or even taken an old valve apart?

I have a spare valve that I need to get ready to install as replacement for one that is weeping slightly.

I know I can get a rebuilt one from top hydraulics. But $150 for some seals seems excessive.

Thinking that if they can rebuild it why can't it be DIY?

Appreciate any thoughts/guidance on this.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rothwell
Anybody tried it yet? Or even taken an old valve apart?

I have a spare valve that I need to get ready to install as replacement for one that is weeping slightly.

I know I can get a rebuilt one from top hydraulics. But $150 for some seals seems excessive.

Thinking that if they can rebuild it why can't it be DIY?

Appreciate any thoughts/guidance on this.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks Gus that helps a lot.

Did you find a source for the piston seals?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 04:16 AM
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I know this was an old post, but does anyone has a source for the seals on the roof latch?


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Thanks Gus that helps a lot.

Did you find a source for the piston seals?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 06:18 PM
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Send it to Top hydraulics to be rebuilt
 
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