Zog The Undeniable wrote:
> theJoker wrote:
>
> > The dilema of the winter has arisen. I need to replace my BB and am unable to remove the toasted
> > on from my frame. The frame is a steel GT and the BB is a Shimano sealed unit. The left lock
> > (steel) is seized to the frame. Any suggestions as to removing the BB.
>
> I bet you'll use anti-seize next time ;-)
>
> Firstly, are you turning it the correct way (anti-clockwise)? Secondly, spray with penentrating
> lube and leave overnight. Thirdly, try and get hold of the Park cartridge BB tool, which
> thoughtfully has a socket drive to take a really big ratchet spanner. Finally, assuming the actual
> cartridge is out, you can probably collapse the remaining sleeve in on itself by using a hammer
> and a drift on the exposed threads. This obviously means a new BB or a spare sleeve from a
> scrapper.
>
Funny thing, The whole cartrige still remains in the frame. I have up till this point using a
Shimano BB tool. SUCKS S**T!. I have now sent ordered the above mentioned Park Tool.
And yes, when the new BB goes in I WILL be using anti lock!! =)