Originally Posted by
SabaII
It might not have been weak screw but loose ones. Say they loosened just a hair and caused some slop in the ring gear, then when torque was applied the ring gear would put pressure on the screws. Then no torque no pressure. On and off like a hammer pounding a nail. Until they snapped. Smell what I am stepping in? I would put a bit of loctite on them.
yea its possible. i know the screws i used from the hobby shop didnt seem to tighten real good. the ones im using now are longer and tightened really good. i might use some blue loctite just for extra security.