Granite quit running

[Tcorbitt20]

My son just got a Granite and managed to make it stop running on day two. I’ve managed to remove the driveshaft to get ready to remove the bracket holding the transmission and the motor, but I can’t get the red plastic piece in front of the transmission out. What am I missing? I removed the screw from the bottom, but I can’t get it to budge for the life of me. The silver plate that was on the top of the motor has come off. I’m guessing that’s the problem, right? Thanks for the help. I know nothing about these things.

 

[Headbangerfacerip]

Post a picture of what you are talking about just so I'm not getting it confused and I'll help you out. And congrats on the new rc!!

 

[Tcorbitt20]

 

[Tcorbitt20]

That should say the red piece that I CANT get out

 

[Headbangerfacerip]

First things first you should never put your rc away this dirty. Use compressed air or something cause that mud is going to kill everything when it dries.
And the motor comes out by the other side that broke. As in the mounting screws for the motor are on the opposite side of the side you broke. Take them out and the motor will come out.

 

[Headbangerfacerip]

Do your self a favor and print this manual out for yourself. It'll help you out more then you think.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/870891/Arrma-Granite.html

 

[Headbangerfacerip]

The exploded views start around page 35 ish... They are pretty much all you'll need.

 

[Tcorbitt20]

I’ve got a 10 year old that doesn’t listen. It’s gonna be muddy...

So how do I remove that red piece at the bottom? I can’t get to the mounting screws for the motor if I can’t that thing out of the way.

 

[Headbangerfacerip]

I don't think I understand I'm sorry.. Just check out that link I put up. That'll have every thing you need to know.

 

[Tcorbitt20]

While I appreciate the help, that manual is for a different car.

There is a picture above with an arrow pointing to a red piece that I can’t figure out how to remove.

 

[Megasty]

Dirt & mud is probably gunked up on the sides of the red piece. You need to wedge it out. Stick a flathead screwdriver in the gap between it & the motor to pry it so it can slide out.

 

[Tcorbitt20]

Ive been prying and pulling on the strap that runs through it. I’m scared I’m going to break the whole thing.

 

[Tcorbitt20]

Tried the screwdriver until the whole chassis bends. Tried hammering on it from the bottom. I’m just about ready to run over it with a full size GMC.

 

[Megasty]

The piece SLIDES out along the chassis, not up. Watch the "how-to" videos:

 

[Tcorbitt20]

Thank you!