f28 rear mount tap size

[napalm_27]

taking burgo's advice

what size tap is it i need..?
if anyone knows the size etc so i can just go on ebay and buy one :thumb:
been told iv got to get it done by burgo asap lol


much appreciation for any help lads and lasses :thumb:

[Lee H]

M12 x 1.75

[napalm_27]

cheers mate :thumb:
will go scout on the bay for one

[napalm_27]

this going to be alrite or is it abit on the cheap ****ty side..?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/M12-X-1-75-TAP-AND-DRILL-SET-12-0MM-MEDIUM-10-2MM-DRIL-/270554129612?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3efe4864cc

[Lee H]

I have no idea on anything like that or what they cost, I borrowed the one to do mine off an engineer mate of mine.

[napalm_27]

ok mate il just give it ago with that and see what happens
its only a few quid and if it does the jb then all good :thumb:

[mk1nova_rich]

that is ridiculously cheap for a drill and tap, but should be ok for a one-off use :thumb:

[napalm_27]

yup £2.45 posted
just paid for it thought fook it needs doing and its cheap so why not
will just have to take care when drilling and tapping the box
so if anyone that has done it there selves has any hints tips please let me know :thumb:

[mk1nova_rich]

its not the best of materials to tap isnt aluminium. when tapping keep winding it back out and clearing the cuttings from the bottom of the hole otherwise it will bind up. hope this helps

[napalm_27]

yer il have me old man with me as he will know what he's doing better then me
but yer i know to clear the swarf (sp) out while tapping

[Andy]

That will be fine if your into putting threads into blocks of cheese or mars bars (lol)
Seriously,you get what you pay for.Do it once do it right,buy a good one from your local fixings shop,use plenty of wd40 and also buy a tap wrench.
Dont be a hobo