MTX 5
#2627
1. take off middle shaft bracket (releases belt)
2. take out forward clip on fuel tank
3. take off steering rod holder
4. take off shocks
5. take off antiroll bar holder and anti roll bar
6. take off front bumber assembly and disconnect both front upright's
7. take off the forward most outer screwes on the upper deck. (this releases the upper arms)
8. take off front upper arms
now you should be able to slide off the plastic bearing holders.. then proceed to slide off the bearings from the diff to the side.. like you did the plastic bearing holders... then you can pull out the front diff.
you dont even need to remove engine or disconnect steering assembly.. If you wanted to change the front belt too, all you would need to do is disconnect one of the steering arms.. hope this helps.. message me if you want a picture to go along with this
#2628
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (25)
sure..
1. take off middle shaft bracket (releases belt)
2. take out forward clip on fuel tank
3. take off steering rod holder
4. take off shocks
5. take off antiroll bar holder and anti roll bar
6. take off front bumber assembly and disconnect both front upright's
7. take off the forward most outer screwes on the upper deck. (this releases the upper arms)
8. take off front upper arms
now you should be able to slide off the plastic bearing holders.. then proceed to slide off the bearings from the diff to the side.. like you did the plastic bearing holders... then you can pull out the front diff.
you dont even need to remove engine or disconnect steering assembly.. If you wanted to change the front belt too, all you would need to do is disconnect one of the steering arms.. hope this helps.. message me if you want a picture to go along with this
1. take off middle shaft bracket (releases belt)
2. take out forward clip on fuel tank
3. take off steering rod holder
4. take off shocks
5. take off antiroll bar holder and anti roll bar
6. take off front bumber assembly and disconnect both front upright's
7. take off the forward most outer screwes on the upper deck. (this releases the upper arms)
8. take off front upper arms
now you should be able to slide off the plastic bearing holders.. then proceed to slide off the bearings from the diff to the side.. like you did the plastic bearing holders... then you can pull out the front diff.
you dont even need to remove engine or disconnect steering assembly.. If you wanted to change the front belt too, all you would need to do is disconnect one of the steering arms.. hope this helps.. message me if you want a picture to go along with this
But getting back to my point, I've been running plastic fronts for a whole season and no problems. Just wondered how others had got on.
Steve H.
#2629
Yes 5 to 10min.. All depending how comfortable you are with the car. everything is easy to access And work on. I replace gears when needed. But always before main.
#2630
+1 , it's a easy 15 min, 20-30 on the nt1.
Plastic fronts all the way.
#2631
Tech Fanatic
we have run plastic gears /kit/ones in front diff since new onley changed oil twice so one set has done 2 NSW titles 3 QLD/1 nats +club days so they are lasting now they will strip for shore
greg
I can never get dam bearings off the diff so I just pull one side of like 4r I wish it took 5 mim
greg
I can never get dam bearings off the diff so I just pull one side of like 4r I wish it took 5 mim
#2632
Tech Apprentice
Hi All.
What´s your feedback about the new Mugen parts (Chassis, engine mount, spurs)?
Does it solve the stripping problems comletely? If so... Just the engine mount (?) or Mount/chassis, or monut/chassis/spurs?
Thanks in advance.
Luís cortez
What´s your feedback about the new Mugen parts (Chassis, engine mount, spurs)?
Does it solve the stripping problems comletely? If so... Just the engine mount (?) or Mount/chassis, or monut/chassis/spurs?
Thanks in advance.
Luís cortez
#2633
Tech Regular
iTrader: (4)
I am using both the new chasis and the engine mount and have yet to strip a gear ( about two hours of run time so far).
Hope this helps,
Steve
#2635
I'm was using the old gears last season, as long as you do the fixes, old gears are fine. If you don't make the proper corrections, new gears will strip as well. Can't wait to start her up, just a few more months and ill be back in action.!
#2636
Tech Apprentice
Thanks
Now that the problem seems to be solved, with original Mugen parts, next step will be to see, if and how, this changes (harder chassis...) will affect the excelent handeling of the car.
Best regards.
Luís
Now that the problem seems to be solved, with original Mugen parts, next step will be to see, if and how, this changes (harder chassis...) will affect the excelent handeling of the car.
Best regards.
Luís
#2637
#2639
The rear on the nt1 was easy but that front belt was always a pain in the as* for me especially the eccentric bushings for Adjusting the belt tension. Always took me 20-30 for a front belt. , but what do I know
#2640