[Timmy2j]

Hi everyone. As they say on the radio — I’m a long time listener, first time caller. Thanks for all the guidance you give to us.

My 2012 GTX 2100 started to “pop” while turning sharply last week. Then it quit moving entirely and made a noise like it was slipping. I swapped the hydro fluid for 15w40 as I’ve seen suggested on here, and it worked ok for about 27 seconds afterwards. Now it’s sitting in the yard in the place where it decided to stop again. The grass is getting long and my SO’s patience is running short.

I started looking at the Google for replacement Hydro Gear transaxle so I could play around in the garage for a weekend. But I’m a little confused about which to get. Do I need just the Hydrostatic Pump Assembly (pn 918-3243) or do I need the whole Hydro Transmission Kit (pn 759-04322)? The pump assembly is $700-800 depending on where I buy it, and the kit is $1050-1100.

I’ve got 460 hours on it (the PO put 420 of those on it). The engine is strong and the 54” fabricated deck is solid. I don’t think I could replace what I’ve got for $1000 so I’m leaning toward forking out the cash for the parts rather than buying a new one. (But if anyone has a low hour 82 series available I could change my mind).

Thanks for your help!