mrfluxman

I really need help. I took my savage flux out for a drive today. While I was going moderate speed, it was all good. But I started going a bit faster and revved it a bit and it made this weird crunching/grinding noise. I know about the grinding noise it has normally, but this was different. I am really worried and would appreciate any help.

MrUnlimited

Could be everything: gears, bearings. But check the diffs first. Maybe you have to add an extra shim.

toronto_rc

iTrader: (8)

It could be anything.
Can't really diagnose by just describing the noise.
If the noise you're hearing is new and abnormal, the you need to open it up and have a look.

brsilva

Yes too vuage, Put it on a stand and run your tires by hand or run it under power and figure out exactly where it's coming from. who know it could be as simple a a grain of sand or a small rock in your Spur gear.

mrfluxman

Hey guys. I took off the plastic "shield" on top of my pinion and spur gear and I think I found the problem. The grub scew on the pinion was loose and the pinion was not in the center of the spur gear, it was on the side. So I tightened this up and put thread lock on it. When I just pushed the truck with my hands the noise was gone. I will take it out for a run today and check if the problem is fixed.

mrfluxman

Alright, im back to square one. I tightened it and it still made the noise. i even covered it in blue locktite! Do any of you think it may be the slipper clutch because i may have to tighten it.

nexxus

iTrader: (315)

To be honest don't stress about it, it's a Savage not an X Ray, run it, when it fails, replace it. My boy's Summit makes all sorts of noises, but it still goes

mrfluxman

im freakin about it because this is my first car and I dont know what it is!!