Originally Posted by
jamimaria
...sometime before I got the bike it was crossthreaded and the bracket can't really be replaced properly.
I assume that the BB shell is damaged? If the shell and threads are fine, just replace the BB itself?
If the frame is damaged and you're eventually going to get rid of it, how about asking the shop to get it working as best as possible using some sort of heavy glue, sealant/caulk kind of something to fill the gaps, and get it permanently in there with no wiggle?
Ride it until it dies.