The machine tool folks already have a tool called a tap remover for
justt this purpose. It has 4 (or 3 ) tines taht fit around the tap.
VERY important to know how many flutes you have before you buy. I have
one that I needed once. Works like a charm.
Lester
On Apr 17, 2005, at 9:44 AM, Chris King wrote:
> Hey guys, need some help to avoid buying a $315 trailing arm for my
> BMW...
>
> I was chasing a thread in the trailing arm when the tap snapped in two.
> I've tried drilling it (hardened steel, dulled my drills), and I've
> tried to rotate it out by tapping on the flutes with a nail set (bent
> the tip of my nail set). There's nothing sticking out that I can get a
> tool on to.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> Chris King
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