Metric taps and dies-O2 sensor fun

[james accordino]

--- urquattro <urquattro at phoenixdsl.com> wrote:
> > then be screwed in by hand.  After 2+ years, it
> came
> > out very easily with no metal damage, and I didn't
> use
> > that anti-seize compound.
> 
> IME the OXS comes with anti seize on the threads
> from the Bosch/Audi ...

That's also been my experience lately.  10 years ago I
think they used to come dry.

> 
> Thanks for the info on the proper tap being
> available in the standard
> Crapsman kit ... suppose I should add that to my
> Chrismas list post haste!

My wife got me the "standard" metric set for Christmas
3 years ago, and a 20 ton press and engine stand and
hammer puller set and ...  Boy was that a GREAT
Christmas!  I used the taps so much, I bought the
large set a few months later.  Great where steel is
attached to alloy castings.

Come On Santa!

Jim Accordino