825i CVT locking up? Help!

[JDMasterTech]

2.jpgIt was easy. I used the 3" Planter vacuum manifold hose and cut the stock intake and put the hose inside and clamped it down. Then i routed it behind the seat and secured it with a couple zip ties. I reused the original filter. I also turned the golg clamp over and redrilled the hole for the bolt. Here are a couple pictures1.jpgphoto.jpg

[825joe]

Great Idea. nice job! I'll be doing that to mine soon as well. Now we need to find out how to make a drain plug for the cvt. Im surprised it doesn't have one.

[JDMasterTech]

I use a valve stem out of a wheel. Drill the hole so the valve stem seats in and remove the valve core. Install the cap and there is your drain.

[825joe]

wow! Good idea. You got any pics of the location and install??

[JDMasterTech]

No I don't I haven't done it to a gator yet but I have done it to a couple Polaris Atv's. You would have to put it in a low spot just make sure the belt is clear of it and also it needs to be protected something doesn't hit it

[ThomasM]

I think that all would be needed is to replace the curr
ent filter with a more denser foam filter that would be washable

[JDMasterTech]

That would restrict air flow and cause the belt to get too hot.. Also a denser foam piece will get sucked into the belt housing when it gets plugged up. Been there, done that.

[825joe]

They have filters like that for the rhino's but im not sure how the gators belt would react temp wise.

[jdman]

jdmasterT. what planter did u get the hose from?

[BarnDoor]

That hose is on a few planters. Most deere dealers have it in stock, just ask them to measure what they have.