STARman
Active Member
In my quest to replace the bearings and diff oil since I picked up my V3 Typhon I've had to use some serious heat with my newly acquired gas torch to get the grub screws out. First off it was the wheel hubs, but then the grub screw on the front diff input cup wasn't coming out in a hurry either, and I was forced to go in via the small gap behind the lower suspension arm.
Is there generally an easier way to access this as it's buried underneath the red anodised plate (not sure on the name)?
To top it off the motor mount screws on the chassis started to round off as they are also welded on so tight, so I've had to leave it until I can pick up a decent 2.5mm hex...Once I can get the driveshaft out then I'll have the joy of trying to prise the cup from the input gear that I've been reading about!
I cant believe so much loctite has been used on these machines, at least I'm getting to find my way around it for next time, but Mrs STARman now thinks I'm obsessed with my "toy car" !
Is there generally an easier way to access this as it's buried underneath the red anodised plate (not sure on the name)?
To top it off the motor mount screws on the chassis started to round off as they are also welded on so tight, so I've had to leave it until I can pick up a decent 2.5mm hex...Once I can get the driveshaft out then I'll have the joy of trying to prise the cup from the input gear that I've been reading about!
I cant believe so much loctite has been used on these machines, at least I'm getting to find my way around it for next time, but Mrs STARman now thinks I'm obsessed with my "toy car" !