Senton Can't open diffs.

[1999fd]

When I first I got my rc I was a rookie. My wheel came off, I searched what was the problem and I found out it was a common issue. So dumb me red threalocked both the wheel driveshafts and diff driveshafts now I can't open my diff any ideas?

 

[gotnitro]

You used red Loctite on your diff screws?

 

[RedOctobyr]

Red threadlocker typically requires significant heat to remove. Like using a soldering iron on the bolt-head, or possibly a small torch. But if there is plastic involved, you'll need to be very careful, of course. And you may damage the lubricant inside the diff. A soldering iron is probably safer than a torch, it would be more localized heat.

Use a good-quality hex driver, you don't want to strip the bolt head when trying to remove them.

 

[ross_jsy]

Try using localised heat like the tip of a soldering iron and try not to let the heat soak into the plastic bits

 

[Moonstonemike]

Your won't be able to heat those screws without melting through the plastic. Best bet is just order a couple diffs and driveshafts from Jennys. You Might be able to cut off the drive shafts to expose the screw and carefully heat it, so you can at least save the diffs.

 

[Johnny b]

Also have a senton. You probably know this by now but no reason to use red anywhere on this truck. Only use blue in metal to metal connections.

 

[Velodromed]

cut off the drive shafts to expose the screw and carefully heat it, so you can at least save the diffs.

I’ve had to do this a couple times when the retaining screw stripped. Probably your only option if you can’t get them off.

 

[1999fd]

Also have a senton. You probably know this by now but no reason to use red anywhere on this truck. Only use blue in metal to metal connections.

As I said I had just gotten my truck. I didn't know how to work on rc cars.

Your won't be able to heat those screws without melting through the plastic. Best bet is just order a couple diffs and driveshafts from Jennys. You Might be able to cut off the drive shafts to expose the screw and carefully heat it, so you can at least save the diffs.

Rest in peace wallet..

You used red Loctite on your diff screws?

The driveshafts that are screwed on the diffs yes.

 

[Johnny b]

Some knowledge and mechanical ability will save you a lot of headaches down the road. Lots of info on here regarding your Senton and tons of u tube vids. Just read up and watch vids. Its in your best interest to keep your playtime fun.

 

[rjinaz]

Get replacements from Jenny's, BLUE thread lock, mark it down as lesson learned.
This was a fairly cheap lesson to learn.
I fried a motor due to incorrect ESC size and poor airflow. Cooked it.