Kraton Kraton went for a swim

[Darvid]

So I sent my Kraton for a swim, basically all was submerged up to the rear Tyre from the front end
Fell down a creek bank

Every thing is running and working. I stripped it cleaned it anyway and WD-40 all the screws and a light wipe with WD-40 of the drive shaft and suspension.

should I do anything eles other then what you can see in the photo

also tyres are under a heat lamp as the are soaking as well.

the battery hard case internal glue has failed I can feel the internal move.
thinking silicon from the port to stop it moving around.

unrelated also noticed the mount is broken when pulling it off, I could try for Warranty or Super glue it. As was already broken when removing

 

[jschlosser0405]

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So I sent my Kraton for a swim, basically all was submerged up to the rear Tyre from the front end
Fell down a creek bank

Every thing is running and working. I stripped it cleaned it anyway and WD-40 all the screws and a light wipe with WD-40 of the drive shaft and suspension.

should I do anything eles other then what you can see in the photo

also tyres are under a heat lamp as the are soaking as well
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unrelated also noticed the mount is broken when pulling it off, I could try for Warranty or Super glue it. As was already broken when removing

Did you disassemble the drivetrain? I would definitely check all the bearings in your hubs and diffs. likely have water inside at least a couple. Either clean and re-lube or just replace. Since you have it this far stripped, may as well go a little deeper if you haven't already. As for the ESC mount....not a warranty IMHO. Glue it down with some mastic or something of that nature.

 

[TriggerHappy]

Not guna be a warranty on esc. Check n lube all bearings

 

[Adamj804]

I have that same ESC problem with the broken tabs and they won’t replace it under warranty.

 

[Darvid]

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Did you disassemble the drivetrain? I would definitely check all the bearings in your hubs and diffs. likely have water inside at least a couple. Either clean and re-lube or just replace. Since you have it this far stripped, may as well go a little deeper if you haven't already. As for the ESC mount....not a warranty IMHO. Glue it down with some mastic or something of that nature.

Good advice, on both
yeah will strip the drivetrain I was going to be lazy and stop there but I know I should do it, have called it a day working on it also need to pick up some grease to pack it with after removal.

I have that same ESC problem with the broken tabs and they won’t replace it under warranty.

Any advice on the type of glue you used

 

[CameronCodes]

Look on the bright side
Its finally cleaned

 

[Primarrma]

Open the diff bulkheads, they may need to be cleaned out and regreased, check you tolerances while you're there. I would strip the motor down, careful not to lose any of the shimming washers or spaces when you pull the motor driveshaft out. Then replace the bearings or at the very least clean and reoil them. Also clean the motor on the inside of the can.

 

[Darvid]

Not guna be a warranty on esc. Check n lube all

Look on the bright side
Its finally cleaned

Haha yep was due done about 10 packs now
Killed 2 servos in the process
My fist RC car leaning, I’m spending more time fixing then driving, half the fun

Open the diff bulkheads, they may need to be cleaned out and regreased, check you tolerances while you're there. I would strip the motor down, careful not to lose any of the shimming washers or spaces when you pull the motor driveshaft out. Then replace the bearings or at the very least clean and reoil them. Also clean the motor on the inside of the can.

Thanks, I have the motor out but did not even think about opening it up and cleaning

 

[whitesock]

Try using some air pressure to blow out the moisture.

 

[ChemEng]

Try using some air pressure to blow out the moisture.

every time i try this i end up blowing moisture INTO exactly where i don't want it to go...

 

[jkflow]

Use servo tape or double sided tape for the ESC.
I'm using this a lot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z4BV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Primarrma]

Use servo tape or double sided tape for the ESC.
I'm using this a lot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z4BV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the same stuff, it really helps if you get the surfaces clean, get rid of any oils. Use brake cleaner, naphtha, even Windex, don't be worried if it doesn't seem to stick at first, it takes about 15 minutes to set, but if you move it too much it loses it's stick, then start again.

 

[jkflow]

Never had issues with this stuff coming loose except when you actually want to get it off.
Slow prying on one side will do the trick.

 

[Darvid]

Use servo tape or double sided tape for the ESC.
I'm using this a lot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z4BV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the tip, I actually already have it laying around will give it a go