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Old 08-15-2012, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TMistak
I was driving my 5B and the tires stopped turning. I took apart the gears, and saw that the pinion bolt was split in half! I ordered the parts, but has anyone else had this problem, or know how to prevent it?
Yep! common issue with the baja line. Drill and tap out your clutchbell to the next larger bolt size. Or, upgrade to a turtle hd clutch and be done with it. there have been used setups around for $80-$90 in near new condition.
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