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T-Maxx 3.3 problem

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Ok I have a few T-Maxx's and have a few friends that also have the 3.3 well I have been tuning everybody's for them because I dont know if they just still dont understand or if I am pretty good at it now.. Well I have 2 3.3 engines maybe 2 weeks apart on age both were bought right around christmass and 1 that i have in my classic is running great no problems, The 1 that came on my 3.3 tmaxx i think is siezed up, and I had like a grey silver oil substance in my exhaust so I pulled the plug and it looks to be in the motor aswell.. All I have run through my engines is Top Fuel. 20 percent.. I called the local hobby shop and explained it to them and they couldnt figure out what I was explaining. There was 1 tank of wild cat fuel ran through it the secound week I had it because my friend had some nitro and i had to mess with the tuning alot cause of the oil in it. since then only top fuel and now this.. Does anyone have any idea what it might be??? I would like to think I could fix it instead of starting new again..
 
Sounds like the engine is burnt up. Grab a piston and sleeve, rod bushing and some quality bearings. Rebuild and start fresh.
 
Thats what I was thinking but the fuid dont make sence. It isnt metal shavings I checked. I think something got into the head or gas tank.. But yeah I was trying to not think that but I was figuring it was done.. Anything I should watch for specifically??? Do you know what mighta kild it so quick???
 
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