savage x diff maintenance

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have a savage x front diff went bad a few months ago but rear diff is still working strong and i wanna keep it that way lol

How do you do regular diff maintenance on a savage x?
do i just need to clean it and re grease it or what?
 
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come on guys any tips at all
 
I change diff lube and grease when ever I take things apart for fixing or cleaning or inspection , and after I burn a gal of nitro ,what ever comes first , this is just how I do it other's may have a better time frame , hope this help's
 
I blew 2 front diffs on my X when i first got it. They are not shimmed correctly from the factory, once its shimmed you wont have any problems.
 
Well depending on what made it go bad will determine maintenance... Are any teeth ruined ? If not .. you should focus on buying some good diff grease i personally like to stay with the company recommendation and use HPI diff grease.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Electri..._Accessories&hash=item2317237e10#ht_727wt_952

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Savage-X-SS...Accessories&hash=item45ff484ebe#ht_762wt_1185

could upgrade the diff if you have extra cash... upgrading them to the full metal will increase durability and you wont have to maintain them as often..

Also shimming the diff's i hear is a usual issue that HPI didn't address.. I personally haven't had any issues with shimming or any issues so far with it but I've only ran about a gallon through it.

The shims are basically small washer's or spacers if you will that basically determine the gear mesh on the diff.

hope this helps you !
http://www.hpieurope.com/walk.php?lang=pl&id=16
 
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