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Old 05-09-2016, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by alex11 View Post
... I got a m20x1.5 tap kit. I was wondering if it would be possible to tap it without drilling or if i need to drill the hole out first?
You should be OK just using the M20x1.5 tap in the existing hole - given that it's a torn-out M18, there's not much left to drill.

The M20 repair should make your existing pan as good as new - no need to replace it.
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