Re: How important is the sleeve?


CEarly wrote:
> Just got a Shimano XT 760 crankset that came installed on the frame.
> Unfortunately, the installer dicked up the plastic sleeve that runs between
> through the BB shell between the two cups, crushing it toward one end and
> cracking it, thereby negating whatever seal it was intended to provide.
> Anyone know how important this sleeve is to the longevity of the bearings in
> the cups? I can't find anyone selling the sleeve separately, so I'm
> guessing it may not be all that significant.
>
> Cal

VERY important to keeping the bearings happy. The person that installed
one owes you a sleeve...

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