If you've operated on your bird too much then you should see a wobble or sloppiness in the parts...Somehow I dont think its worn out....and it does sound like you swash seperated....you'll be surprised what you uncover if you just sit for a while and stare at things...

FP's are carefree and fun...But dont give up just yet on your heli....It can do bad things to your pride....Remember...they are only pieces of plastic and what -not...if its mechanical it can be replaced.....(Not upgraded....)....

There have been times in my frustration that I pretended my micro was like building a ship in a bottle....checking each piece under a magnifying glass as if it were on a pair of twizzers.....just as frustrated as you are now...remember....when you discover the problem you will feel like a king!!.....and it will be more than worth it....

My flying lessons have helped many thousands....but ...hardly any of them will believe that they were written from success after many heartbreaking failures.....( they still get around 300 hits a day from people learning to fly)...