general revo discussion - Page 38 - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

kevinF · (#926 (**permalink**))

I have had them replace 2 motors for FREE.............2.5 and a 3.3

Tex · (#927 (**permalink**))

I was suggesting it to Dave, Ponch.

FreeRideFrosty · (#928 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by MX_KEVIN

Are those bearing pieces? Motor go boom real good(elsalvador voice)

It looks like it is off of the actual piston.....

Ponch · (#929 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Tex

I was suggesting it to Dave, Ponch.

lol, I know. I was just relaying personal experiance with Traxxas. They're generally good from what I've seen.

Tex · (#930 (**permalink**))

I don't think Daves problem was from a severe crash so the circumstances are totally different.
I've had 2 motors replaced free of charge by traxxas in the past as well. Both times it was from the piston blowing up like daves.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#931 (**permalink**))

It's little bits of alum from the piston skirt that made their way from below the piston up on top of the piston until they stopped the motor. The bottom of the conn rod is gone too. The head button has huge dents in it.

I was driving in the yard and it went "click" and stopped dead. I estimate maybe 4 gallons on it, but it's nearing 18 months old, so.....we'll see.

Tex · (#932 (**permalink**))

I'd say you got your moneys worth then. 4 gallons is about normal for TRX motors IMO.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#933 (**permalink**))

I'd prolly agree, considering you know that I never took great care of it. Heck, I just rebuilt the diffs for the first time in 18 months

So, Revo God, what motor would you recommend for the avergae Joe?

I'm thinking another 2.5R or the 3.3R. Believe it or not, I intend to keep the EZ Start...too lazy for PS, too cheap for starter box.

Tex · (#934 (**permalink**))

Mr. Tune · (#935 (**permalink**))

Sleeves don't just blow up, lol. That happened to me on saturday on a 2 - 2 1/2 gallon werks motor. They are replacing mine for free for that same reason.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#936 (**permalink**))

My new desktop wallpaper....

SLOW REVO · (#937 (**permalink**))

A little jb weld a fix u right up

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#938 (**permalink**))

Hey, maybe I can just close it back up, put it on Ebay and say:

condition unknown, sold as-is.

I've sold dead computer batteries this way before!

It needs a head, sleeve, piston and rod (and maybe bearings?) so I figure a new engine is in order.

SLOW REVO · (#939 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by DAVEC-NITRO-RS4

Hey, maybe I can just close it back up, put it on Ebay and say:

condition unknown, sold as-is.

I've sold dead computer batteries this way before!

It needs a head, sleeve, piston and rod (and maybe bearings?) so I figure a new engine is in order.

That would be dishonest.
I have a 2.5r with about 2 gals ran thru it.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#940 (**permalink**))

You're right of course It would be scammer-like. I will keep it as a desktop paperweight.

A new 2.5R will be here soon, one way or another.