Dave,
I'm guessing you have a 143, 145, 14x JD loader with either 3 or 4 cylinders (two for the sides and one or two for the bucket). You're looking at 30 to 50 bucks in O rings / seals per cylinder and maybe a few extra bucks for new circlips, etc. - plus a lot of fluid mess if you go the shade tree route. If you take them into a shop, I'd guess at least two hours per cylinder at 50 to 100 bucks shop rate per hour plus the parts. If there're strong cylinders the seals/O rings will do the job. If not, somebody is probably going to try to talk you into honing the cylinders. Also, consider some cross over points. I've got a 5 to 10 drip per day when in use leak in the bucket cylinder on my 1020. Fluid is 30~40 bucks per 5 gallon pail. Assuming the leak stays constant - it'll take 20 years before the parts for a rebuild become economical. I got a bit of kitty liter for the barn floor a couple of years ago and considered the problem solved. So far, so good. Steve
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