Best way to repair spark plug threads in place?

[RobG1970]

Now,I just need to find a reasonable & instock local place forp the tap & the tap drill bit .

do you have a Ace Hardware near you>???

[LarryJ]

Yes. Do they sell individual metric taps? & left ha9nded drill bits?

[Steve]

Yes. Do they sell individual metric taps? & left ha9nded drill bits?

For not much more than the price of three or four individual taps, you can get a 40- or 50-piece tap and die set. Eventually you will thank yourelf.

Believe it or not, you can get a set of five left-handed drill bits at Auto Zone for about $12.

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[RobG1970]

Yes. Do they sell individual metric taps? & left ha9nded drill bits?

sure do and the Larger store sell them some times as a kit together.

you are going to need a 6mm tap and a 5mm drill bit...

also if you have a home depot near you, the sell them also..

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202214131/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=tap&storeId=10051#specifications

[LarryJ]

Did get the 6mm tap & the drill bit (not left-handed) at an Ace Hardware. Also got the replacement bolt there too.
Looks like I am set for this repair job.

Thanks guys! Hope that I can return the favor sometime!

[LarryJ]

Off to AutoZone this AM to get a cheap set of "left-handed drill bits"! If they have a 5 for $12 set, it would be a great deal & addition to my tool collection!
Those will usually drive a broken stud/bolt right out of a case!

[LarryJ]

Was trying to finish off drilling out & retapping the cam cover bolt hole that has a broken bolt in ti. The 1/8" pilot hole cobalt drill bit tip broke off in the hole! What a POS!
Not sure what I am going to do now.
Got any ideas!
Do not want to pull the head to machine this thing out.

I started the bike up & oil leaks like a sieve past this broken bolt.
Much at a loss & very Frustrated.