Alan_r

Black AE grease was used on the thrust bearing, clear silicone AE diff lube on the plates and balls. That black coloring is the result of something letting go in the diff. There was no seepage of black grease past the inner thrust bearing washer.

This diff was built before I started using Team Durango and Hudy lubes. It was when I first started with Durango and only had my AE stuff to use. For what it's worth, all builds beyond this one used TD lubes, and if that was not available, Hudy. I figured Europeans like European lubes... Lol.
This diff was also built using the AE method of tightening until snug, then back off 1/8.

I have since found that they can go way beyond snug before tight. That's why they just sat there slipping at first. This diff definitely barked a few times. Quite loudly at that.

My personal opinion is that the diff was initially to loose, the heat liquefied the diff lube. Then when it was tightened down to function, the remainder of the lube was broken down to much already and burnt. Basically, the diff cooked itself.

As far as the amount of lube, it was definitely more than a slight coating, but not even close to being sloppy.

WallyRC

"I figured Europeans like European lubes... Lol"

LMAO!!!!

Alan, you are entertaining...

Kremzeek

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I learned this the hard way as well. Very little on the balls and diff plates. Otherwise they slip like crazy and you end up over tightening.

Between this and the C-clips, I really hate Durango's ball diffs. It's easy to see why so many people just say f-it and run gear diffs.

Alan_r

I didn't get a chance to run the desc210 with the newly built diff today. Instead I spent all day finally building my restored desc410v2. Ready for paint and soldering... Finally.

Now on to a Gen 1 DEX210 that I'm doing up as a RM car. It's in pretty good shape so all I have to really do is rebuild the shocks, gearbox, and all other wear parts, then load a setup on it. For some strange reason I have a feeling that this car will be awesome out of the box. These cars were designed when RM was the way to go, not that long ago really... and I think it will show. All most all of the reviews and articles that exclaim how awesome these vehicles are,are running them in RM configuration.

I'm sure that eventually I'll start making some progress with these cars. With enough effort and money thrown at them something has to happen.

henry

Hey all. I know that the Intech buggy is "inspired" by the dex210. Does anyone know what Intech parts are compatible with the dex210.

wyd

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I remember seeing a chart with what parts fit and all I can remember is every part except like 2 but can't remember what they are.

henry

Would you happen to have a link?

WallyRC

Is there a certain part your looking for? I have ordered some of their parts.

wyd

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CHeck the Intech ER-12 Forum. Post 515.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...l#post14147323

fredswain

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Parts are most likely interchangeable with many cars out there. Aside from Schumacher, there isn't much originality.

blankenj99

This links everything to tresrey-USA which no longer works. I think they're gone now...

WallyRC

Is there any of you with the dex that have friends with a serpent mh??

Would like to know if the laydown is close to spec and could be modified to fit in our dex's. I have the exotek rear mm mount, wondering if their rear tab could be modified to work. Think we could just drill holes where the waterfall meets.

Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller??

Vujkovicv

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This guy runs for serpent at my local track. I can compare this Thursday wallrc

WallyRC

Thanks so much!!

Vujkovicv

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A while back I remember reading about front arms but I can't seem to find where it was. Can I run the Gullwing a arms on the V3? If not, do we know if any other brand arms will work?