Winch Service (warn)

Hobzee does this mod to winch motors. Apparently it works as a breather, but apparntly you can set it up with low pressure air into it which aside from pressurising it will also keep the motor cool.

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Originally Posted by Slunnie

Hobzee does this mod to winch motors. Apparently it works as a breather, but apparntly you can set it up with low pressure air into it which aside from pressurising it will also keep the motor cool.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...008/09/589.jpg

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Yeah for $90 :eek:
Just drill and tap a hole , how hard is it;)

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Originally Posted by rangieman

Yeah for $90 :eek:
Just drill and tap a hole , how hard is it;)

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Its a bit like that isn't it - but it depends on whether you have the tools (tap)

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Originally Posted by mcrover

Right there is the answer to your question, an O ring unless under pressure wont seal against everything.

A breather does work, I have heard of high mounts with air injection for cooling as well as to keep water out but someone else may be able to fill you in on details.

Most greases Ive found (other than running grease) if left stagnant but is heat effected will go like a hard custard consistancy.

It's not really too much of a problem unless you never service it.

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O'rings will seal in static applications... Provided correct tolerances are used in the housing...

Oil in the grease will turn it to slop, not hard and crusty :)

We had a winch running nitrogen cooling on the Green disco my mate had...

A small bottle and regulator under the drivers seat and a solenoid to activate it.

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Originally Posted by Slunnie

Its a bit like that isn't it - but it depends on whether you have the tools (tap)

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Sorry to say it,s not going to cost you $90 for the correct size tap and fitting + some hose:D

For what its worth id just buy the tap;)

Man i just spooled the cable on the winch , lets just say the power difference is like a gen111 v8 compared to a Tdi:D:D:D
All i can suggest anyone wanting to go to the 6hp motor just do it , you wont regret it;)

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Originally Posted by rangieman

Man i just spooled the cable on the winch , lets just say the power difference is like a gen111 v8 compared to a Tdi:D:D:D
All i can suggest anyone wanting to go to the 6hp motor just do it , you wont regret it;)

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Can I ask how much the 6hp motor set you back? :o

:)

I tried Greg from Smithies and they were $480 + post. I ended up buying it from Hobzee at $525 + post I think it was as it came with the breather kit. I thought $45 was fair enough as I'd never get off my ass and do it.




Rangieman, what were the difficulties in putting the 2.5hp end onto the 6hp? I was going to put my 4.6hp end on but the guy from Hobzees was saying to either machine the 6hp end or fit a 2.5hp end as its a better fit.

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Originally Posted by Slunnie

I tried Greg from Smithies and they were $480 + post. I ended up buying it from Hobzee at $525 + post I think it was as it came with the breather kit. I thought $45 was fair enough as I'd never get off my ass and do it.




Rangieman, what were the difficulties in putting the 2.5hp end onto the 6hp? I was going to put my 4.6hp end on but the guy from Hobzees was saying to either machine the 6hp end or fit a 2.5hp end as its a better fit.

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2.5 end cap fits straight on , All that needs to be done is remove the bearing from the 6hp motor as the 2.5 cap has a bush type bearing in the end cap;)

Just a couple of points.

Firstly you may find that the winch will not fit back on your bullbar if you change to a 6Hp motor. It is a lot longer that other motors. The winch will usually have to be offset when fitted as it will not fit if you bull bar brackets run up the inside of the chassis rails.

Secondly, it is not generally a good idea to seal the motor with silicon. The Warn winches are designed to have a drain hole between the motor and the brackets. You block that up and water cannot get out. The motor on my brand new XP9.5 lasted less than 6 months before it completely rusted out. Rang ARB under warranty and all they could say is that you are suppose to run it after getting wet to dry it out. Pity they could not explain how the water could get out of a sealed motor by running it. The XP is suppose to be waterproof and the drain holes come blocked from the factory. If you are going to invest $500 in a new motor, invest in putting a breather top (to let evaporated water out when you run it) and Bottom (to drain water out when needed).

Don't think that it is mud holes that get water into the winch, it is often washing it after it has been in the mud.