[s-cars] buggered wheel bolt

[bob.rossato at att.net]

> the bolt is pretty messed up, but i'm more worried about the threads in
> the hub (rear right corner).  there's a lot of metal in there, and i'm not
> sure if the hub is damaged.  i'm trying to find a 14mm x 1.5 tap, without
> any luck.

An M14-1.5 tap should be readily available.  Try your local FLAPS first.  If no success there try Maryland Metrics (www.mdmetric.com).

If all else fails try Snap-on though you'll probably pay more.
(http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_det.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=9772&group_ID=1163&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog)

Helicoils should be no problems in that same size.  Same sources.

Bob