Daiwa Viento Problems. Please Help!

[figure8racer]

Ok so i bought a zillion and a viento used from a guy locally and have started to have some problems with the viento. When i first started using it it worked great casted a mile and no problems. After a few weeks it started to make noise when spooling out and was harder to turn the crank when reeling in. I put some oil in the hole on the right side behind the crank. (used to adjust the side to side tension of the spool) I dont think i was supposed to put oil in there because the noise was reduced but my casting distance maxed out at about 15 yards. I realized my error and pulled the entire reel apart and cleaned everything. I greased the gears and oiled the bearings. I also added just a little oil to each end of the spool thinking it would make it run out smoother. After i got everything together i went out to cast it and same problem with distance. The reel cranks smooth again but just no distance. I did notice while putting it all back together that the spool tension adjust hole that i added oil to originally basically put oil in the same spot that i added it to the spool when reassembling so this may be the problem. My main question is would adding oil in this manner cause this problem or should i start looking at my magnetic brakes/other areas. Any information would be greatly appraciated so this reel doesnt sit around any longer than it has too. By the way my zillion is the smootherst farthest casting reel i have ever encountered. If the viento ended up being junk which i dont think it is i'd be happy either way since i got both for $150  ;D

[grimlin]

I would send it in to one of the repair guys on here.They could definitely getting it casting smoothly again.

[BrASSmonkey]

Are the spool bearings ok?  If they are shot, it could affect casting distance.

Is the spool shaft bent or damaged at all?

[J Francho]

No way to diagnose over the web.  Send it to a pro.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

No way to diagnose over the web. Send it to a pro.

x2

[.RM.]

No way to diagnose over the web. Send it to a pro.

X2...

[figure8racer]

Who do you guys recommend?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I'll be happy to check this out for you. PM, email, call or visit our website. .RM. & jfrancho have shops also as well as few others.

[RussBert]

No way to diagnose over the web. Send it to a pro.

X3

[.RM.]

Who do you guys recommend?

Because Mike (DVT) is the actual sponsor here I would recommend contacting him...

Only if he is to busy only then I would recommend...

Tight Lines!!!!