Issue with my XT center diff noise when rolling

[brio]

I just noticed today a somewhat grinding noise when my Xt is running, actually I hear it as it slows down from high speed or speeds up from a standstill. I checked the center diff gear and the inner teeth look a tad grinded but I've only got about 3 tanks on it and I havent been driving too hard. I can't believe that center diff gear could wear so fast. Any you guys experience this? Here's a link to a vid of the noise. Tell me if it sounds abnormal. I'm questioning it because it didnt always sound like this initially. Thanks.


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[LightForce]

You have loose screws on the center gear treadlock will fix the problem.-common issue with it.

 

[rcgasser]

Yes it diffidently sounds abnormal to me. I am so sorry I can not help you with this because I have not had any problems with mine. Some of the professional on this forum will chime in real soon.

 

[brio]

Lightforce.... do u mean the center diff gear 30T? If so, what's the best way to get to that gear? Do I need to remove the engine? I'm new to the Xt and 5th scales on a whole.

 

[brio]

Lightforce, u were right on point with this. I got to the center diff gear and the screws were half way out. Put some thrdlock on them and tightened. Thanx a lot man.

 

[LightForce]

Lightforce, u were right on point with this. I got to the center diff gear and the screws were half way out. Put some thrdlock on them and tightened. Thanx a lot man.

Ok Good no damage done yet to the gears?

 

[brio]

Well, doesn't seem to be much damage but close examination I saw some grinding on the teeth of the center difff gear. Sounds much smoother now tho. Hopefully it's ok

 

[rcgasser]

Yes it diffidently sounds abnormal to me. I am so sorry I can not help you with this because I have not had any problems with mine. Some of the professional on this forum will chime in real soon.

I told you there was some professional on this forum Great job lightforce now I learned something new. Thanks.