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I have seen it happen a few times.

Every time was due to the cooling head hitting the ground and causing damage to the block.
If the cooling head shows no sign of damage it was most likely replaced.

This can also happen if too long of heads bolts are used. The block is only tapped through 3 fins and if the bolts bottom out on the block pressure is applied to the upper half.
 
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Why would you pursue it with Traxxas since it is a used engine and who knows what it has been through???
 
Because I don't know what kind of warranty they offer and the thing blew apart. Better to ask and find out then take the "throw money at it instead of learning" approach.
 
Were you the person he spoke to at Traxxas? Because I'm pretty sure he went on to say he thought they didn't understand. Not quite sure how you are so sure of it and just.trying to connect the dots. Not sure about you, but I don't blow money just because, I try to see if something that blows apart is covered under a warranty. Never know when there is a pattern where they identify a manufacturing issues and are fixing it.
 
Nope wasn’t me he spoke with.
If it were, I would have told him the same thing. There is nothing we can do about it.
The OP did not explain the problem correctly in his opening post but the CS rep most likely did understand that the engine block broke. That’s the only way the sleeve and head can be separated from the engine as one piece.
I’m not trying to connect the dots like you think, I have seen it 1st hand on a few occasions and the Traxxas CS people have seen it a lot more times than I have.

If you think the engine just blew apart due to a manufacturing defect that’s your opinion and you are entitled to it.

As far as blowing money, I am trying to save to OP the couple of bucks it would cost to send the engine in to Traxxas and not get anything in return.
 
You said "why would you persue it with traxxas" and I stated exactly why I would, and stand by that as I will always look I to what the warranty covers before spending money that could have been saved. I never said that I thought that it blew apart due to a defect, but said it could have or may have or whatever. I was encouraging the op to explore warranty before just buying a whole new mill. (And I said I was connecting dots, not you)
 
I too have heard of this happening over on another forum. It is rare indeed!

If I may give my $.02.... I would guess that it took a hit on the head that put a hairline crack in that spot it broke. It went unnoticed, but became a tuning nightmare...maybe?
Until conditions or harmonics made it finish breaking.

It sucks when it happens to you i know. Just dont be so quick to blame the manufacture
 
Hey chief... I was only giving my $.02 about a blown engine I read about on a forum.

An unfortunate fellow RC guy had an unfortunate experience (perhaps one to learn from).
Dont take things personal. I have lost a few engines in the past, and it always sucks. But you just have to suck it up and accept that it is just gonna happen.
 
Chief is not blaming anyone buddy, if anyone blames anything you will know so cool your beans dub
 
even though the motor is f'd up you should be able to take it to hobbytown usa and get the trade in discount. 3.3 like 70 bucks after trade:D
 
That is something I have never seen! I have never really run the 3.3's though. I believe Snook Man is right on the money, I have seen him and his work on another forum, simply amazing some of the things he has come up with. Both scenario's he mention make perfect sense to me, and would most likely be rejected for warranty, unfortunately :\
 
Yall misunderstood both of my posts I guess. I was not pointing fingers or calling out anyone.

Now I am...

Some people join these forums and feel like they always need to open there mouths (or keyboards).
Even though they have nothing to add to the original posters topic.
In this case... I read the posters thread, and put together a quick reply. Shame on me!
I did not read into all of you other peoples replies.

The original poster has now gotten noticed by 2 Guys that deserve respect. And I would like to point out there join dates and the # of replies. (take A look for yourself). This gives us an idea of how often there knowledge is challenged.

Tell me to cool my beans, HUH? Lets wait now to see who opens there there keyboard first ( it may be RCNT with a warning)
 
LOL....this one ALMOST just went away, even got back on track there for a moment...so close, so close.
 
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Yall misunderstood both of my posts I guess. I was not pointing fingers or calling out anyone.

Now I am...

Some people join these forums and feel like they always need to open there mouths (or keyboards).
Even though they have nothing to add to the original posters topic.
In this case... I read the posters thread, and put together a quick reply. Shame on me!
I did not read into all of you other peoples replies.

The original poster has now gotten noticed by 2 Guys that deserve respect. And I would like to point out there join dates and the # of replies. (take A look for yourself). This gives us an idea of how often there knowledge is challenged.

Tell me to cool my beans, HUH? Lets wait now to see who opens there there keyboard first ( it may be RCNT with a warning)
Click to expand...

With your join date and post # you shouldnt even be getting defensive what-so-ever....:\ I also have every right to tell you to cool the beans because it sounded like you were trying to point some sort of finger. How about ya just drop it and get back on track eh? I rarely open my mouth like this if you are infact POINTING THE FINGER about that to me...
 
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