Kevinfehr88
New member
I have a 02’ SXViper(no reverse) that I picked up early this season.(8700 miles) The chaincase lube was quite dirty and had metal filings so I figured I’d better change it. When I opened the case up, I noticed some slight scoring on the inside of the cover itself( circular score marks near bottom cog). Proceeded - Changed oil, adjusted chain tension etc. I’ve put on maybe 80 miles since oil change and noticed quite a lot of metal filings again. Should I open it up again and see if the scoring is still occurring/getting worse ?? Any and all insights would be much appreciated. Thanks !!
super1c
Super Moderator
Depending on amount of filings a little is normal. The scoring on case is not. That bolt on bottom gear is notorious for backing out and scoring case. In extreme cases can go right through case, more so with reverse but had happen on both. May be worth a look if you didn’t double check this. I found cleaning threads of drive shaft and bolt really well and using red loctite has prevented from happening again.
Yep, I had my bolt back out and come through the cover.
Mac
Member
Agreed. If you keep one of these machines long enough we've all seen this.
had one pop the head off the bolt last ride before we put reverse on the sled.
Kevinfehr88
New member
Any idea what the Torque specs are on that bolt ?
35 ftlb according to manual.