howitzer bb creaking

konastinky888
konastinky888 Posts: 49
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
My howitzer bb is creaking when pedalling. There's no side to side play, it just creaks when pressure is applied through the pedals. I've greased the pedals up so I'm pretty sure it's not them. The question is can anything be done (servicing) to stop the creak or is a new replacement bb needed?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    strip and add more grease.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konastinky888
    konastinky888 Posts: 49
    So it's serviceable then? I can get at the bearings once it's removed? I'm assuming that's where the grease needs to be? Ive never touched a bb before, sorry if those are daft questions :oops:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    ish. if you have the tools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konastinky888
    konastinky888 Posts: 49
    Could you give me quick step by step run through of what's involved please? The cranks feel solid with no side to side movement. If I can get rid of this irritating creaking without buying a new bb that would be great.

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