D16z6 tapping for intermediate shaft
RadioRaccoon
New Wagonist
okay so, my wagons d16a6 is about to die (its burning both oil and coolant 
) and i have a d16z6 sitting in my shed that was given to me by a neighbor (he did a b20 vtec swap and he just gave it to me 
)
Anyway i noticed that the holes for the intermediate shaft are there but not tapped and this may seem as a stupid question, but is there a proper way to tap the holes back there? I just want to do it right the first time.
) and i have a d16z6 sitting in my shed that was given to me by a neighbor (he did a b20 vtec swap and he just gave it to me )Anyway i noticed that the holes for the intermediate shaft are there but not tapped and this may seem as a stupid question, but is there a proper way to tap the holes back there? I just want to do it right the first time.
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buy a tap wrench as well. then make sure the block is level sideways and that the tap is level as well and slowly start turning the tap. take your time since aluminum is easy to tap but it is also easy to strip the threads as well.
its really as easy as that.
One hole should be good to go, but the other two you will need to drill out the hole before you tap. I measured the depth of the hole that was already drilled/tapped, and then used some tape on the drill bit to make a stop (you don't want to drill to deep). I can't remember what size the bolts are but m12 sounds right. For an m12 you need to use a 13/32-27/64 bit. So drill the other two holes and then run the tap through, some cutting oil and compressed air will help with the tapping. If I remember correctly I did have to countersink the holes.
I take it that the "landing" is a flat area on the block for holes to be tapped/drilled (if they aren't there already) and an intermediate shaft bracket to be mounted?
I stole this pic from bam-bam
You will most likely need a drill with a 1/2" chuck though.
Where in northern CA are you?