Markswebpages Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Cool I'll take a look at it some when over Christmas. I want to get a new shell just so I can have it in something other than stock colour and graphics. I let my seven year old nephew lose with it yesterday and I had a job to peel him away from it LOL. Edited December 15, 2014 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Traxxas bearings used to be great, but about two years ago they became not great. They're now appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^^ there speaks the voice of failed diff experiences.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 UE FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Gearbox check and rebuild when I get enough spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Couple of days off so I thought now was as good time as any to disassemble and inspect the Traxxas. First impression is not good, I guess the lesson learned (thanks to those who also pointed it out) is not to run it through water again. Let's hope the damage isn't to extensive otherwise it's going to be out of action for a while because Christmas has left funds low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 You may get away with a clean and fresh bearings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) So far it looks at lot worse than it is, it stank when I took it apart though. The bearings seem smooth after a clean, but ultimately I will replace them. The diff locking mechanism seems to have surface corrosion which the grease has just spread around. More worried about trying to sort the wheels because the foam insert in them is soaked and they weigh a lot. Again the hub bearings don't seem too bad but I'll change them when I go back to original plastic ones (just need a pillow ball seal kit as well). Rest assured this thing is never going near deep water again or at least not until it's better prepared with sealed wheels and no foam inserts. Edited January 6, 2015 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Now I understand why everyone said don't run it in deep water Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Smelly, disintegrating tyres foams....lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Wet foams [emoji15] Glad I did this now, very little grease in the box and all of it rusty. Doesn't look to bad though and seems to reflect the fact that most of the abuse was done by me giving it a soaking [emoji9] Let's hope I can remember how this all goes back together. At least next time I'll know how it goes! Edited January 6, 2015 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Don't worry about hub bearings, when they finally fail all you get is a wobbly wheel and nothing else. When a diff bearing fails, the gears (pinion and crown) fall out of alignment and it's crunch time. As the gearbox is open, fit new bearings, good quality ones. This shouldn't give any grief unless you re-submerge it. Prick the tyres at the four points of the compass, then put her on her roof and spin her up in high gear, STAND WELL BACK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Lucky! I had bearings seized onto those internal shafts, so the whole lot were replaced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah unfortunately I'll have to put it back together as is for now, but I'll check all the bearings thoroughly first. Looking at this alot of this seems to stem from certain metal components rusting and contaminating everything. Maybe some research is also required so next time I rebuild I can stop this happening. I know something it'll be coming apart regularly to avoid any big disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 You worked out the issue, submerging. Don't submerge it and save hours at the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 You worked out the issue, submerging. Don't submerge it and save hours at the bench Yes I couldn't agree more, the temptation was too much though [emoji48] . I think I'll try and concentrate on making it look a bit more interesting and carry a GoPro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 With regard to the diffs, even wet grass will get the diffs wet, I just don't wet run anymore. The gearbox will be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I just don't wet anymore. Hurrah for proper moisture control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Big boy pants! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 You learnt the same way as me, had fun driving round the woods through big muddy puddles etc but regretted it came maintenance time, i had to replace a few bearings. I'm a fair weather basher with it now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 You learnt the same way as me, had fun driving round the woods through big muddy puddles etc but regretted it came maintenance time, i had to replace a few bearings. I'm a fair weather basher with it now lol. Yes I've ordered some new bearings, carefully removed the seal, thoroughly cleaned and repacked the others. Very time consuming but strangely satisfying. Hopefully it'll be back together tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thought I'd change the wheel colour a bit. Just got to wait for the bearings to turn up tomorrow then I can get it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The future's bright....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah, I have an equally lairy plan for when I do a new shell but we'll see how brave I feel when I get round to doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Bugger Oh well looks like I've got to order some hub bearings Never ever run your Summit through water LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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