I need to thread tap my bumpers (M12 1.5) to clean out the rust. Is there a socket or extension that works with these? I did the rear bumper with a 8mm socket but it's slipping on the front bumper not being a perfect fit and as the rust is a little tougher.
If very much possible without spending $40 on a socket set that I'll never use again!
Thanks!
You need a basic collet tap wrench like this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Handle-Tap-Wrench-Chuck-Type-Capacity-M3-M12-Adjustable-Hand-Tool-/262197673282?var=&hash=item3d0c32fd42:m:me7p688XbGHrGjRsggj3NWA
Should be able to get one from any good tool store.
If not at worst you could use a small adjustable spanner wrench.
I have had really good luck just going to the hardware store and buying a long(er) grade 8 bolt and cutting 2 grooves in it using a cut off grinder or even a hacksaw, and using as a cleaner / chaser .
Good lube, and screw in then back out (clean if needed) the repeat.
What I usually do is find a nut that's a little smaller than the square drive of the tap, hammer it on and use a 1/4 drive ratchet/socket to turn it. A little crude but it works.
You'll do better with a thread chase, not a tap. A tap will cut the threads a little larger making a loose fitting bolt.
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