Quick and Easy Extruder Upgrade on Ender 3 V2

[@FilamentFriday]

Lot of people want dual gear. I covered that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5_VeWWJoJysapI

[@infernaldaedra]

Did they ever fix the spring tension issue on that extruder?

[@MelSavageKiller]

Anyone buying the dual gear make sure you buy the official Creality one instead of the WINSINN one as it is so much better built and doesn't wear itself away.

[@lordbooo]

@@infernaldaedra I upgraded to a metal one. Had spring tension issues so I went with a dual gear.

[@Devgal89]

I switched to dual gear and am basically counting down the days to when its going to give me problems. Every print theres shredded metal dust building up there. I might have to switch to this metal one instead.

[@infernaldaedra]

@@Devgal89 If you use the dual gear extruder use the weaker extruder spring not the orange compression style.

[@dhruvaarun1184]

As a 3D printing newbie with an ender 3 v2, you have really helped me understand how printers work and how to fix several issues that can be major roadblocks in my 3d printing journey. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@3dprintingchannels472]

Just a note to anyone who does this having filament beaking of jamming issues after upgrading. Use your stock plastic extruder spring for the lever it's shorter and slightly softer, switching back fixed prints for me where there were lots of retractions in a short period. This issue took ages for me to isolate only thanks to an Amazon reviewer.

[@armaganvideos]

Man I was upgrading my Ender 3 V2 to this Creality metal extruder and came back home my nozzle printing in air because this aggressively gripping update and lots of retractions cut the filament in half, then I had to replace my bowden with a PTFE Capricorn tube because filament got stuck inside. Somehow the springs I got with my old plastic one and the one from the metal upgrade seem exactly the same though? I mean both are from Creality AFAIK. Any tips? I don't want to run it with the new Capricorn tube and have the filament cut in half again, I wish we could tweak that tension more precisely.. super annoying. I am currently even considering bringing it to a somehow working state and finally giving it all up/selling it for Prusa MK3s..

[@3dprintingchannels472]

@@armaganvideos If you're using an enclosure I'd advise against it as the aluminum extruder gets hotter making filament softer and easier to break. The stock spring was visually shorter for me side by side

[@madladcorndog5941]

Maybe I’m a backwards thinker but I am happy with the product creality pushes out the door. It got me a cheap printer that worked right out the box. Ofcorse there was room for improvement but in my case made a 3D printer much more achievable. Plus making the upgrades at my own pace taught me a lot about the printer and printers in general

[@schhen]

Was going to give up and switch to a direct driver extruder when I saw this video and saw that my plastic extrusion clip was cracked. Followed your directions and everything works great. Keep up the good work.

[@JasonBrain]

The only video where someone actually uses the sping tensionner properly! thank you

[@jorrdanna6219]

I just had the arm crack on the plastic one after the first week of printing. they should have addressed this when the original ender 3 was their only 3 series printer. It's shocking that they have continued to do so for so long.

[@noway8233]

The plastic extruder is crap, its gone last almost a year or less, but yuo can changet it, i put a titan clone and works very well

[@rickmann5227]

@Carl Coetzee Hey , could you link that video? I'm having trouble figuring out which one it is. Also having trouble with TPU at the extruder. Thanks!

[@FilamentFriday]

The best option is the EZR Extruder which handles all filaments including TPU. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3ixdausrdWKqJo

[@dangerous8333]

They're trying to make these things as affordable as possible and leaving it up to the user to decide what they need and at what point they need it.

[@PenitentHollow]

I had this problem but I replaced the extruder mount a few weeks ago after the plastic one actually broke. When I saw this video pop up I ran to check and, sure enough, there weren't any shavings on top of the gear! It's my first printer so I figured the shavings were either normal or I was doing something wrong. Thanks for the video! Edit to say, I also had my Y-Axis belt break only a few weeks after I got it. In replacing that I found that they had completely reamed one of the screws that held the Y tensioner in place! I had to cut the head of the screw off with a hack saw, file it smooth and flipped the bar over to remount the Y tensioner in the clean holes on the other side. I was not impressed with their QC on that one either.

[@chriswhenever8918]

Literally just bought and assembled my ender 3 v2 two days ago and had the same issue. Thank you for much for a detailed install view.

[@KevinGroninga3D]

Knowing how bad the original extruders were, I replaced my stock one with that same aluminum one (Creality) that you installed. Hundreds of prints later and it still works perfectly. No shavings and every time I check the e-steps it’s still spot on. And you’re right, these Ender 3 v2’s should just ship with the aluminum ones…

[@tomperkowski7791]

Chuck, I just watched this video. It was deja vu because I changed mine last year on my Ender 3. I didn't have the flaking of filament issue, I was seeing filament slippage at the gear. As you said, it was an easy upgrade with much sturdier parts. I just took my time and paid attention to the way I disassembled the original pieces. It's been operating fine ever since.

[@aberodriguez4149]

Thank you CHEP for this video, I was having problems with the gear on the extruder coming loose after cleaning and trimming my bowden tube and replacing the gear with a new one and new grub screws. I ran a 3 hour print only to find out the grub screws had loosened up and allowed the extruder gear to raise up and stopped feeding filament. All said and done I found your video and also inverted the brass extruder gear to match yours plus I added loc-tite to ensure no backing out. Again thank you for sharing.

[@rorywquin]

Been running my E3 V2 almost continuously for 6 months now, still on the original setup. Never seen that grinding & idler arm is still perfect.

[@johnnydavila2487]

the PTFE cutter guide is awesome! so useful!

[@marvinmarlin9655]

I had an extremely similar fault to yours, I ended up fitting the dual gear version but your comments to Creality are spot on. I added up today that I have spent almost 30% of the cost of a new E3 fixing manufacturers faults. Come on Creality get it right!

[@rorywquin]

They'd have to put the price up!

[@marvinmarlin9655]

@@rorywquin Poor design is never an excuse to price something high.

[@siddhshah2024]

This was extremely helpful. But I really wish you just told us how exactly the gear was upside down at the start instead of having us install the entire thing. the small screws provided became stripped while i was trying to remove them again and now i’m not sure how to go about this.

[@skeetarus]

Same, why didn’t he edit that part before we did it wrong too?? Ugh.

[@plooply]

my plastic just snapped in half and orderd a new one. im just glad chep is always here for me and my printer lol

[@cyberdbo]

My Ender 3 V2 came with the plastic extruder. About 2 months worth of printing and then the arm broke so that the bearing wheel wasn't pressing the filament up against the gear. The replacement I purchased looked like the one shown in this video. It has worked perfectly and actually the filament loads easier.

[@eg1do]

I just bought a ender 3 v2, I have no idea of getting best of Cura or my printer, I'm loving your channel so far, good explanations and really useful tips and guide. THANK YOU.

[@Soozaque]

I have been trying to get mine to work and so far this printer has been nothing but problems. It was suggested I replace this part and thanks to your video I have done that. Now I'm seeing if it will work...

[@NataliaGamer-kf6sc]

My friend! I´m very happy! thanks to your video I just changed my plastic CR6 SE extruder for the same metal one as yours and now it's printing super nice! had no idea all that plastic shaving were inside as the CR6 SE extruder is closed. Plastic on the top was cracked and started to give me crappy prints with extrusion problems.

[@kaylajason8917]

Having same problem thought had tension to tight took apart a bam same issue. Ordered new one and a fancy new CHEP bed leveler 😉. Thank you for all your help and wonderful tips and tricks.

[@TruFilmProductions]

My Ender 3 Pro came with a defective one too. I ordered and installed the same Extruder. Love the silver.

[@freemybeard]

My ender 3 v2 also had a cheap plastic extruder lever that cracked. Thanks for this video!

[@denniscotto2137]

I had to buy a new extruder because the one it came with didn’t have metal nut (or teeth for one) to hold the Bowden tube in place it came with a cheap plastic piece that didn’t let you easily remove the filament. So naturally I broke it 😅. I just got the same extruder you have in this video so hopefully it works out. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@jamesjester2542]

Thanks for posting this. Mine came with no instructions at all. I appreciate your videos, they are very helpful.

[@manski209]

I purchased this kit about a yr ago and works flawlessly. Great upgrade.

[@knoxieman]

Superb video, first thing that I did when I got my V2 was change the extruder for an aluminium one anyway, I will check my old extruder to see if it has that problem though. My V2 with the bed leveling probe is so reliable, I don't even have to watch the first layer go down because I know it will be perfect I also use bed spray on every print, it's simply print, walk away and come back when you hear the finish beep.

[@1irishdragoon]

I'm going to have to get one of these. Mine was the factory plastic and the arm broke today. Going to save the video. Great 👍

[@potteryjoe]

Definitely interesting to see if this was a rare case of poor QC, or if they made the same mistake with 1000's of these

[@backgammonbacon]

Or CHEP drilled the hole himself to make a video. The way these things are made seems really unlikely they could be miss drilled.

[@dwho3]

@@backgammonbacon lol its Creality lucky it works at all, they are hopless with QC. the enders with work are good

[@xetahouse8694]

Both of my V2s do this

[@reinholdu9909]

@@backgammonbacon CREALITY *QC* ...in Software *NON EXIST* ...in Hardware "impossible" mistakes -it's all *COMMUNITY*

[@kenopyowo]

@@reinholdu9909 english please?

[@dougcooley1946]

Oh, man, I just had my relatively new Ender 3 v2 start having serious issues with prints, and I finally traced it to the extruder. I had seen the shavings, figured that was just from the black filament I was using. I’m an engineer, so I know how to troubleshoot, but I kept seeing how to unclog your hot end, or underextrusion issues (which this kinda is, but nothing took a close look at the stock extruder). Anyway, thank you so much for providing an answer. Sadly, too late to get a few Xmas presents printed (a lego Stormtrooper toilet paper roll holder!) before the date, but I’ve ordered the replacement extruder and should get it soonish. Subbed, thumbed, and happy.

[@bigbeast103]

After watching this video I'm going to pick one of these kits up at micro center on my way home. I have tons of shavings, and my prints went from perfect to garbage overnight, all I get is thin ball of filament accumulating at the nozzle when trying to print, even the purge line doesn't come out most of the time. This has to be the problem.

[@emirx1126]

I was printing something yesterday after a long time and noticed mine was doing the same. Great timing. Thank you.

[@benfitzgerald1843]

Just bought an ender 3 a month ago and I get this issue with certain pla. Thanks for the video! I was worried it was just me and I thought I'd have to live with the problem

[@poppin_freshgaming4334]

Installing this kit today on my E3 V2 and the instructions that came with mine show the gear set screws on the top like you originally had it. The older instructions must have been misprinted, not that it probably matters a whole lot.

[@sandwon]

Just started using my Ender 3 V2. Your videos have helped so much. Thanks

[@jordanhattaway2909]

Yes when I was changing mine I saw the plastic one cracking. I am glad that I got the aluminum one.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Just orders one for my Ender 5. I like the way this one tensions the spring. I already replaced my plastic thing one but for a little over $10, this is worth it. Thanks!

[@3DRCRACER]

I had basically the same problem on my Ender 3 Pro. This was my first printer so it took me a while to figure out. Also, the arm broke on the plastic extruder eventually. I replaced with the exact same Al model that you show in this video and have had no issues since.

[@grimthejugger526]

GUYS PUT IT ON UPSIDE DOWN THEY DID IT ON PURPOSE!!!! I flipped mine the “correct way” and the screw would hit the metal making it not spin, it took me a while to figure out and the headache of taking it apart again. Also loved the video Chep 😉

[@garyjamesstanton414]

I don't get how it's upside down. The instructions say to put it the original way he put it.

[@RyanScottJones]

Mine just broke today. It wasn't feeding anything about halfway through my prints. Luckily my wife bought the Ender 3 Pro that included this extra Extruder kit. Thanks, honey!

[@chadcrocker]

@ the 3:43 mark I just want to point out something. If you look at the old handle and the new one you will see the aluminum one doesn't have a brass insert were you load filament. After two months of using a glow in the dark filament it wore a grove in the handle. I suggest putting a brass insert there or some tubing to prevent ware.

[@kamenriderchaos5691]

Absolutely had the exact same problem and actually upgraded to the same extruder about a month ago.

[@FilamentFriday]

Thanks

[@stanllystaber]

Mine only lasted two weeks and when I got the duel gear extruder from amazon, I found out that my ender 3's estep motor has a shorter shaft and a pressed on gear! I barely have it together now pumping out cookie cutters!

[@stabbyronnie]

Just wanted to drop by to say thanks Chep! Used your video to change out my plastic extruder to the aluminum before I ever did the first print! Your videos are very informational and concise!

[@bugur35izmir]

İ changed mine 2days ago. Because plastic lever is broken in 4 months and i face with extrusion problems. Nice video

[@JustinLondagin]

Mine broke at two months. I didn’t notice it at first and tried multiple fixes that were posted online for filament not extruding. Then I noticed the plastic arm had broken in half. The extruded was easy to replace except on the Ender 3 Pro, they crimp on the gear to the motor. I had to buy a new motor also.

[@TJsCraftShack]

I replaced the plastic parts on my 1st printer the OG ender 3. After seeing the improvement I ordered the metal extruder for my CR-10s before it arrived.

[@megamerguy2984]

i was having some issues of the bowden screw not holding in the ptfe tube, and it kept slipping out. this immediately fixed it. thanks!

[@reinholdu9909]

I had 3 holes in my E3 v2 that weren't supposed to be there. 2 wrong in frame, 1 in a coupler (like yours). The _brass insert_ to "protect" the extruder plastic arm went within a month...and they sold me the "special LASER package" *attached by magnet* . (Guys v2 case is made of plastic ;-). - 1st mail to them (I bought direct !) was left unanswered for 2 weeks. Follow ups insisted on VIDEO to SHOW FACT. No pics. _gave up_ *CREALITY* is nothing without the COMMUNITY! So thanks CHEP and "you million" for the bargain thanks to you it is... (BTW: *SOVOL* sold: metal extruder, coupler &screws, yellow springs, org.label *CAPRICON* blue tube with flyer - all CREALITY LABEL for 12.95$ ;-)

[@MeGrimlock511]

Totally worth the investment on this upgrade kit. The one that came with my printer broke after printing the first 1kg of PLA

[@nickhomer40]

On my default plastic one the arm just snapped at some point while it was sitting. Got the one you showed here and the print quality is much more consistent now.

[@wallacejohnson2711]

Just replaced it with the metal one. No visible issues with the plastic one it printed fine. I wanted to try the Capricorn tubing and it was only $5 more to get a kit that also has the metal extruder, better bed springs, and 2 spare hot end socks. It skipped at first but just needed to tweak the tension and it's printing great. I didn't replace the gear because mine is pressed on and I will need to devise a puller.

[@johnfranklin2288]

Once I upgraded to micro Swiss all metal direct drive and calibrated my e steps; I never looked back or had feeding issues again.

[@JB-yu1vv]

I've bought such a metal extruder kit with these yellow springs right away with my printer so I never had to use the original one. It was just around 15€ so I think everyone who buys this printer should get this upgrade right away

[@jaanThemaan]

I have that exact same problem. There's a microcenter about 15 mins from where I live I'm gonna go pick one up asap! Mine looks way more severe. A lot more shavings.

[@1981AdamGs]

I did this replacement because the stock plastic one broke within a few days. That's crazy how that was drilled incorrectly and they just used it anyway. I also find this extruder to be better than the red dual gear extruder. I had nothing but inaccurate extruding even after calibrating my e steps multiple times. I went back to this one.

[@zoeamaster]

Yeah my stock plastic extruder failed room replacing it now. For the record, it did work fine for a few months and it only failed after a spool of filament had a jam. The spool was feeding out of a dryer when it jammed and the extruder picked the whole thing up off the floor so it was just hanging there. I was fighting Underextrusion for the rest of the print which got worse with each layer.

[@NicolaFloris]

That was exactly the same one I used for my Ender 3 Pro, first thing I changed as I got the printer, the plastic one felt like a toy

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I have bought the replacement for when mine does stuff up but at present, it is ok with the plastic arm. I am still a newbie and getting my printer dialed in... I enjoy your clear and consise videos without all the bullshit at the start and crappy music. Thanks a lot .. I have watched several of your videos and have subed to you.

[@jasenking4092]

I did this upgrade exactly and it works very well!

[@roccocroce]

I love this channel, wish I found it sooner. Thank you for the FF super fast print profile, it's been great for flat / simple projects with minimal infill. I just swapped the metal extruder into my ender 3 pro and there was a little bit of stringing and fibrousy dust in on top of the stepper, but no extra hole. so, possibly just a not-so-great brass insert to begin with. The brass gear was worn down as well, which is hard to understand.

[@steveward3008]

Yeah I'm changing mine right now. I couldn't get it to get tight enough to pull the filament in. I agree, it should come with that from the factory. I'm hoping it also make feeding the filament in to the extruder. The plastic one was a pain in the ass to feed

[@rroberts509]

I've had that issue with the old plastic extruder. Changed to a dual gear extruder.

[@robmills4709]

Great video Chuck, thank you. It seems not just extruder issues, one of my crimped connections broke after a few months, Creality custumer support is dire, having asked for help they told me to contact where I purchased it from, I wasn't claiming on warranty just to buy. I replaced several parts due to poor workmanship or parts; extruder, hot end, fan, X axis cable set. For performance; bowden tube, springs, moved switch to right had side front, (wireman/electronics tech by trade).

[@DrogonTheDread]

Will be checking mine when it arrives to see if this needs addressing

[@bonivuselderheart2716]

I'll note that said kit also fits on the CR-6SE, if one is tired of taking the plastic covered one apart and futzing with getting it put back after clearing jams.

[@ILEFTCAPS0N]

I recently got an V2 as my first printer. Printed 3 small things on it and I noticed black "dust" all around the extruder. The dust is the same color as the filament so I'm 99% sure this is the cause. On a side note, Jyers firmware is absolutely awesome.

[@FilamentFriday]

Agree, I use his firmware in several of my videos and support him on Patreon. He’s made the V2 so much better

[@vandehoek]

I also replaced mine with an aluminum one. The old one was plastic and broken. I have an Ender 3 pro. Less and less filament came out of the nozzle. It took me a while to find out that the plastic extruder was broken. It was almost impossible to see. The extruder started to slip and made a clicking sound.

[@Sarwiz1]

I have replaced the extruders on all my machines that had plastic. Every one was slipping. 2 ender 3pros, a cr10 and a sunlu s8. The plastic gets micro cracks in it and does not hold. Did not have the misdrilled holes, but got scraps anyway due to the slipping

[@spenyw]

FYI for anyone with a newer ender 3 model...the extruder stepper motor has a press fit gear on the shaft. Its also shorter and has no flat edge to fit a new gear onto. Basically if you want to buy an upgraded aluminum extruder, you need to get a new nema stepper motor.

[@cmdrw9855]

Pretty sure I've seen an extruder gear puller on thingiverse for that..if the gear was put on, it can be taken off :)

[@spenyw]

@@cmdrw9855 I thought there was also the issue of the aluminum extruder sitting higher. Which means the gear has to be set higher on the shaft. Again I thought this was an issue for the original stepper motor but maybe not

[@AngelUmlauf]

My husband had the same issue with his he just upgraded his printer and it comes today. But yes that part needs to be upgraded when you pay $300 for a machine that comes with crappy parts.

[@wartlme]

My old extruder had the shavings. Since replaced it. Looked under the coupling. No extra hole. It looks fine.

[@alanw5879]

got the upgraded extruder with the ender 3 pro at least 2 1/2- 3 years ago.. that plastic one shouldn't even be on there. Might think about getting a Filament Dryer. They make a 100% difference in print, especially if you print with PLA. I was hesitant at first, but got a 2nd version one with a built in fan, and it would help with that flaking off or filament that absorbs moisture. Most do.

[@jeffdeprey6279]

I replaced mince on my Ender3 Pro right away because I had the same issue everyone else seem to have with it not working right and when I took it apart it was cracked, so you would think Creality would have learned their lesson years ago. If you upgrade a few parts on these printers you so so many less issues, it is sad they ship them like this.

[@dhey007]

Thanks for these directions! I had shavings in my E3 V2 as well. The hole wasn't directly mis-drilled, but it was not perfectly round. Another issue I found was the arm (with the spring) when I removed it was cracked from the bushing all the way back to the arm it's mounted in, and a small piece had come detached and fell out when I removed the arm to replace it. May have happened in original shipping perhaps, or just cracked under the pressure, being plastic and all.

[@deathcube2006]

Would you ever please cover a DIY heated enclosure?. Or any suggestions to print ABS or high temperature filaments without warping?

[@RubixB0y]

Hard to build a budget enclosure that isn't a fire hazard. Have you looked at the creality-type ones? I got an Ender 5 sized one for my Ender 3. Otherwise my tip for ABS is PRINT ON PEI, I have a powder PEI sheet and prints stick like glue when hot and self-release when cooled.

[@amazingtbone]

I put this kit on every printer I have right out of the box.

[@djtriggerfinger]

Great video Chuck, I replaced my extruder when I got mine with an aluminum one right away. Ironically I have shavings happening on the new aluminum one I have now so I will check it for burs or miss drilling.

[@BMack37]

This is 100% a necessary upgrade, ORDER ONE WHEN YOU BUY THE PRINTER!!!! Chuck, you are absolutely right that it should be included with the printer. The plastic piece is the number one cause of printing problems with this machine. Even if you don't have the shavings issue, the arm will crack and it will cause under-extrusion as the motor fails to push the filament through consistently. The three things that go wrong with the Ender 3V2: 1) Under extrusion after the plastic extruder cracks 2) Blockage from the bowden tube slipping and not butting up against the nozzle (can also happen if you forget to reset the tubing after changing a nozzle). 3) Shifting caused by the belt(s) loosening over time.

[@FilamentFriday]

Agree and I have videos on all three.

[@momentoustackle5228]

Same. After puting all these upgrades to replace plastic parts I may as well have gone with a better more expensive model.

[@mattheweburns]

I kept getting a knock or a thump, finally realized it was the gear slipping when the gear was trying to pull back. I always wondered if just hanging a 1kg spool of filament with a bearing that’s not centered was a problem. That is part of the problem I pulled some filament loose so it could push and pull easier and the problem went away. But I can’t stand there for hours doing that And if I pull too much off it will tangle

[@billybob3743]

My filament wasn’t extruding and I was super confused when but I found out my plastic one actually broke off into pieces so now I have to get a new one

[@KAKAFU]

I got the Ender 3 pro and it cracked at the base and Creality Replaced with the all Metal one .. couldn't use the new gear that goes on the motor as mine is the pressed on gear but it worked.. so BEERS!!! 🍻

[@samanthaash3944]

I've found that the part with the other wheel on mine has cracked over time. It was effecting how the filament fed into the machine. Looks like I need an upgrade

[@avejst]

Great video. And yes, I'm more of a dualgear head. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us 👍😀

[@chrashmaster1234]

I had the same problem. But I drill in plastic bigger hole, and put ptfe tube inside

[@hexesandheroes]

My Aquila didn't have this problem. It's out printed and been very reliable so far, much more so than my Prusa Mini printers which are going back to Czech land for warranty

[@AndyFilmsUK]

Make sure the single bolt holding the pivot arm of the new extruder isn't too tight! I found it to be ok with faster print speeds of less retraction, but had many issues with slower prints using more retraction. I came to my own conclusions that the continual feeding and retraction of filament in roughly the same area would actually fatigue the filament causing it to plastically deform the as a result of the extruder teeth grabbing too tightly. This then lead to the filament breaking inside the extruder prints simply failing

[@3dprintingchannels472]

I had this too, I used the stock tension spring from the plastic extruder to fix it, it's shorter and a little weaker!

[@BigFourHead]

I upgraded to a all meter extruder and getting this problem. Trying to work out what it is!

[@mamadoubapassioninformatique]

Good to know. Thanks. I installed the same on my Ender-3 Pro and Ender-3 v2

[@3dfymyworld484]

I upgraded to the Aluminum one because the arm of the plastic one broke, not because of shavings... but I agree, they SHOULD come standard not as an upgrade

[@matthewthebirdnerd]

I've got shavings😬. Going to take apart the plastic one tomorrow.

[@matthewthebirdnerd]

My extruder looked fine. No production issues. I think my gears are slipping and causing shavings. I probably need to slow down retraction. I'm upgrading to Capricorn and metal extruder tomorrow though. I ordered it after realizing how easy it was to disassemble.

[@MumrikDK]

Bought the kit 2 years later and the instructions are revised to the first way uou mounted the gear.

[@danne77sthlm]

My CR10S Pro came with all metal one, but weirdly enough my E5+ had this lousy plastic one, it broke after a week, luckily then I already had my direct setup already on the way so I changed it I agree fully that the printers on the market should never be sold with these plastic ones, at least with the metal ones, or giving a option to change it to the dual gear one instead of this metal one

[@GregAtlas]

A lot of the time, I find the teeth on their toothed gear to be aggressive and will cause those shavings as well. Swapping to a more traditional extruder gear that's better engineered helps. Those plastic extruders often like to warp/bend, causing inconsistent extrusion, so upgrading to the aluminum ones is almost a must in my opinion.

[@am2160]

Thanks old man, this vid helped alot.

[@faokie]

That extra mis-drilled hole is the monkey's paw tradeoff for the plastic Creality extruder that doesn't crack after a month

[@jonathanlarsen4177]

month? mine cracked in less than a week lol BMG Clone all the way, this metal one gave me problems too.

[@peterdekeles.]

Interesting. The pictures on all of the websites show the gear installed the original way you did it.

[@mikelongo5062]

Thank you for the help!

[@Spasmomen]

Just discovered that my arm is broken! And I have the shavings as well. So I'll need to replace it.