Creality Ender 3 Fix - Aluminum Extruder

The Creality Ender 3 is a great utility printer but if you print a lot you are going to need to replace your stock Bowden extruder or you are going to have issues. I have 8 Ender 3's, all pretty close in age, I have upgraded several with Aluminum Bowden Extruders. Those I have not, are starting to have issues with extrusion as seen in the video. Save yourself some frustration and swap it out early.

Stuff I used in this video

Ender 3 Pro:
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eBay: https://ebay.to/2DEu6Ew

Upgraded Aluminum MK-8 Drive Feed:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WpS7Xe
eBay: https://ebay.to/2Ff5RvX

Silcone sock for hotend:
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eBay: https://ebay.to/2Tf6f3o

8mmx20mm Springs (Recommended) (Orange or Yellow)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Wm42Fc
eBay: https://ebay.to/2UkgAer

8mmx25mm Springs (had to adjust z-endstop height) (Orange or Yellow)
eBay: https://ebay.to/2Tg5siL (These are what I used in the video)

Capricorn Bowden Tubing
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PDqgOr
eBay: https://ebay.to/2QygNNU

PTFE Cutter
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CQv5Ql
eBay: https://ebay.to/2CKQM45

10 Pack Compression Fittings for Ender 3/CR-10:
PC4-M10 eBay: https://ebay.to/2RhsHaj
PC4-M6 eBay: https://ebay.to/2UklW9O

New Nozzles for Creality Printers:
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20 pack 0.4mm :eBay: https://ebay.to/2TcJays

White Lithium Grease: https://amzn.to/2sSaDtO
Loctite Blue Stick: https://amzn.to/2WpMN61

You may want watch how to replace you bowden tubing:    • Got Underextrusion?  Upgrade your Ender 3 ...  

I have quite a few Ender 3 guides on https://makersteve.com.
They cover most of the upgrades and fixes I have had to do.
Ender 3 Ultimate Build Guide - Step by Step - https://makersteve.com/2018/08/25/ult...
Ender 3 Bed Level Fix- https://makersteve.com/2018/10/02/a-t...
Ender 3 Gantry Alignment - https://makersteve.com/2018/10/07/a-t...
Ender 3 Bare Bones Upgrades - https://makersteve.com/2018/10/23/a-t...
Ender 3 conversion to 220V in USA - https://makersteve.com/2018/10/22/a-t...
Ender 3 - Troubleshooting Underextrusion, ripples, waves - https://makersteve.com/2018/08/28/und...
Ender 3 Vibration Damper installation - https://makersteve.com/2018/11/14/sil...

Other goodies:
Presto Digital Food Dehydrator
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2W4gHeY
eBay: https://amzn.to/2W4gHeY

Presto Food Dehydrator (a little cheaper, no timer)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2W9wyt2
24V Replacement Hot Plate for Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, CR-20 - https://ebay.to/2TuVdaL
12V Replacement Hot Plate for CR-10, CR-10S or 310x310mm (12V) - https://ebay.to/2QVkfOM

Stickers:
Stock Sticker Replacement for Ender 3 235x235mm - https://ebay.to/2PF1RwS
Replacement for CR-10, CR-10S or 310x310mm -https://ebay.to/2DAcMRa

Magnetic
Magnetic Build Surface for Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, CR-20 or 235x235mm - https://ebay.to/2OViMGh
Magnetic Build Surface for CR-10, CR-10S, or 310x310mm - https://ebay.to/2DPA7PH

Polycarbonate Build Surface for Ender 3: https://ebay.to/2Q6CyEa

Borosilicate Glass:
(MAGIC) Has special surface, prints just let go when cool.
Borosilicate Glass Plate for Creality Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, CR-20 or 235x235mm - https://ebay.to/2Klxhm4 or https://ebay.to/2KkRN6c
Borosilicate Glass for Creality CR-10, CR10S or 310x310mm - https://ebay.to/2Klxhm4

Shop my Artillery Shell designs on eBay https://ebay.to/2FpCgmU

How this video was done:
This was filmed with Windows 10 "Camera" and editing with Wondershare Filamora9.
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 https://amzn.to/2ROYQqh
Amazon Basics Tripod https://amzn.to/2DA81b0
Monoprice 32ft Active Repeater Cable https://amzn.to/2T5miRR
EletecPro Wireless Microphone System https://amzn.to/2Tjnhxw


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