Motor and Diff Case Protector

[Madkiki]

I bought a Protector for Diff Case from AsiaTee Hobbies made by Topcad because it was low price and had the color that I wanted. This metal thing was attached to the rear Differential.

When I put this thing on I noticed that it was a very tight fit, but did not know why.

After I went crawling my motor smoked up and really smoked up, and I believe the motor is dead. This is the first time I have ever seen smoke come out of my Axial Wraith so easily.

I took off the Protector and noticed that the gears had been rubbing up against this thing, so I believe this is the reason why my motor had burned to death.

Put the original stock protector back in place and have to order a new motor.

Does anyone have experience with this? Anyone have bad experience with Topcad? Am I right in assuming that this could cause the Motor to burn up?

I am a total Newb to this hobby and could use all the help possible.
Thank you,

[Jeepfixer1]

Sounds like you already figured it out. Try putting the offending piece back on turning the wheels before and after. If it caused the problem you should notice a difference in turning the back wheels