That said if that much gunk has got in to the back of it the bearings in the freehub and hub are probably a bit wrecked. Check for gritttyness
Yeah, one of the bearings, one closet to the freehub on the hub defo feels gritty. I'll give it another wipe down and check.
Best not crack open the whiskey till after the job is done
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That said if that much gunk has got in to the back of it the bearings in the freehub and hub are probably a bit wrecked. Check for gritttyness