calling home mechanics (hollowtech II related)

[rock]

when re-fitting the BB cups of a shimano hollowtech II crank/bb, how tight should they be in the frame........I have read 35-50 Nm..........but quite frankly without a torque wrench, that means nothing......

 

any simple guide for how tight? hand tight, hit the spanner with a mallet tight? hit it  twice etc. ?

 

any other tips to prevent creaking, copper grease will be the first remedy, never really had any luck with plumbers tape ?

[TitusTi]

Copaslip, then tighten it pretty f_ing tight, the recommended torque is pretty high anyway. Don't use the Mallet, but it should be bloody tight.

[rock]

ta, have you bought copaslip lately ? where form ?

[TitusTi]

Car places like Tonneson's or Midas will have.

[rock]

ok, got some made by "Wynne's"....lets hope it does the trick.....

[TitusTi]

Sounds like a good brand (How the hell would I know), give it a go and let us know?

[rock]

ja, its "scientifically formulated"........so it must be good right ?

 

anyways - victory motor spares (bottom of loop street)...32 bucks.

[GoLefty!!]

O don;t mine too tight since I let Threadlock keep it in place.

 

Thread lock and copaslip don't always work lekker together