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Old 09-13-22, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
FWIW, I installed the new BBs with plumber's teflon tape instead of grease. Still have my fingers crossed that they'll be easier to get out than those installed with thin layers of greased and then ridden in the rain to wash that grease out.
+1 Teflon tape over the threads is pretty much a guarantee that the cups/cartridge will remove without any drama.
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