Missing Diff parts?

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Hi everyone, first time post.


I opened up my diffs on the rampage for a some maintenance a few weeks ago to find out, after reassembly when I looked in the manual, that the washers/shims under the side gears are missing.


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I called Redcat to tell them the problem and hope they could send me some replacements. First the guy asked why I opened the diffs like I wasn't allowed in there or something. I just told him for maintenance and wasn't any real problems other than they were leaking a little (found 2 ring gear screws very loose on one diff). He said I probably didn't need them and if they were in there it would make the diff too tight. I stated they are in the manual. Seems to me they should be there to help the o-ring sit and stay flat. Not sure if it would cause the gears to be tight or not, but many 1/8 scale diff use the same concept.


So, I'm asking anyone here if you think they should be there, anyone else missing these and/or should I call them again to ask for the shims?


Thanks
 
Ive ran the diffs without them before, because I forgot to put them in. :o Afterwards my diffs started leaking a little. Once I replaced them the leak subsided. If I were you I would see about replacing them.
 
Thanks for the reply guys. I'm no noob when it comes to this stuff, rc size or full size, but I don't think the guy knew what i was talking about. I'll call on friday and post the response I get.
 
Just called Redcat again. Got transferred to Derek. Explained what was missing and gave him the part number. He said no problem just needed to fill out the warranty form to get my info.


That's how it should have been the first time i called.


Btw thanks Rob. I did buy this from you and I plan on getting some other stuff in the near future.
 
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I just opened up my cases and I'm missing the same shims that Bill G was. I bought my MT V3 here from the forum. Who can I contact about buying the 4 larger shims without having to purchase 2 complete gear sets?
 
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