Muddy paw":2hsydjex said:
Yes it seems to me that the thread maybe a bit worn on the bottom bracket although i have known taking a wire brush around the thread to help matters and screwing the none drive side cup in sometimes is easier and helps straighten the the threads out a bit before re trying the drive side mate plus if you've got a bit of ptfe tape then a single wrap around the drive side cup might just improve the fit plus i'd tidy off the face of the bottom bracket shell to ensure a flush fit ..
I'm not sure about sleeving the bottom bracket shell so i'd ask at your lbs for advice if it comes to it mate as he may just have another solution to the problem..
I have some BB taps which I used just to clean the threads so I know they are clean. I'm guessing the BB was possibly used loose at some point during its life which has damaged the threads, The BB still threads in fine and can be tightened but it's definitely looser than it should be and I can tell if I tighten it any more than I have it'll cause further damage.
I actually thought about using some PTFE tape just to pack things out a bit so will give that a go just to see if it helps, I've got some lying round somewhere.
I need to get my Orange Prestige sent off to Bob Jackson soon for its re-spray so will ask them about what they could do to repair the BB shell and what it would cost (might not be worth the expense).