dopey question - hollowtech crank driver side duat cap?

rickbst170
rickbst170 Posts: 228
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Afternoon all,

Just received my m770 crankset. It's a used one. The right (driver side) crank arm has no dust cap. I know that the bb is going to be ok etc, but surely it will fill the axel with mud etc if left open? Should there be a dust cap for the driver side to save it from filling up with crud? Or is it standard practice to leave it open and clean it once full of crud?

I'd have thought a 20p plastic cover would do it, if such a thing exists.

Ta
Rick

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nothing exists as far as I know, certainly not standard fitment.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    It doesn't fill with mud. Just poke a cloth through every so often.

    If you must you could fashion a cork, but not worth it really.
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    ^^^This, they don't fill with mud, so don't worry
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Yep, no more to say on the matter.