No upgrades. I checked the CVD, and appears to be tight. After I cleaned out all of the factory grease, I just added in the correct amount of oil. These gears look brand new, no evidence of any wear at this time. I have yet to run the car, that's the good news, but I do plan on running it on Sunday at the track. The other good news is that when Amain dropped the price on the RTR to $374.00 I purchase another one, for a backup/spare parts.
Thanks for all the great information.
Originally Posted by
DOMIT
Are you using the upgraded aluminum "inserts?" The ring and pinion DOES need to "wear in." The Losi is very tight from the factory.
Also, check to make sure the CVD hasn't loosened up on the pinion shaft. If it has, be sure to get it put back with no slop.
Did you grease the teeth of the ring gear? You should every time you take the diff out... just a thin line around the gear tooth surface.
And the comment about worn teeth on the rear ring and pinion could be right. I replaced my rear ring and pinion 3 times on my Losi buggy... then I replaced the buggy. If the ring and pinion in the rear have gone bad, replace them, AND the bulkhead.