Which Taps/Dies Are Needed For An '87 22R?
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Which Taps/Dies Are Needed For An '87 22R?
I recently purchased an '87 2WD 22R with a blown head gasket, and have been attempting to prepare myself with everything needed to do this, my first head gasket repair, correctly. I'm working on a tight budget, and therefore need to be sure that whatever I spend on dies & taps is wisely spent. I went tool hunting at the flea market (figuring I'd rather get quality on the cheap, rather than cheap on the cheap), and was successful regarding some items (like a 20-250lb 1/2" KD Tools Torque Wrench for $45, and a 100-750 in/lb Jo Line 3/8" Torque wrench for $15, and a chrome body Craftsman timing light for $15), but I was unable to make a buying decision on any of the tap & die sets I came across - because I didn't know exactly what I needed. There was a pretty nice 100+ piecer for $50, but that is more than what I want to spend right now. So, any help in determining exactly what I need would be appreciated.
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i never had to use a tap or die on my engine rebuild -- to chase the head bolt threads i took an old head bolt and ground a flat side into the threads. works just as good as a chaser tap.
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i think the m10x1.25 is the most important one in regards to fasteners. they are hard to find if you lose them, as most hardware stores only carry m10x1.00, or m10x1.50
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Kyle: Thanks for your nifty tip (that I'm sure will come in handy some day), but what are you trying to do ... force me to buy new head bolts?!?
FourWD: Excellent. Thanks for arming me with the knowledge I needed to know.
Thanks to you both.
FourWD: Excellent. Thanks for arming me with the knowledge I needed to know.
Thanks to you both.
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