Most taps are made of carbide, you will not have much luck tring to drill in to it. And to top it off, you will need to use "left hand" drill bits if you are going to try any drilling. Standard drill bits will only twist the tap in deeper if you can get them to bite in to the tap.

 

ill give you 100$ for the block

 

the tap is most likely mild tool steel if not carbide. I'm a plumber and have used extractors like the ones your showing me Garis, but like slows2k and dressed2kill said the bits will lose. lol I like the EDM method, learned something new for future referance.thanks.but I've just decided to sell it as is.

 

S2Kage pm'd

 

EDM, but I bet the thread is boogered too.
Bummer. Take the 100

 

If you can get the tap out (I like the nut idea) the threads can be fixed with a Helical thread insert or other types of thread inserts. (Assuming the crank metal is soft enough to drill and tap).

 

[QUOTE=S2KNFR,Jun 18 2009, 02:08 PM] EDM, but I bet the thread is boogered too.
Bummer.

 

I sold three blocks that needed to be sleeved for 300 + shipping. They were block and griddle only. I sold the cranks sperately.

So if the block is still in goo shape, it may be worth more.

 

Most taps are made of M2 tool steel, which is why you want to use a carbide drill to make a hole for the EZ-out tool.

 

Nice to know Stratocaster there might be some hope for make a little extra cash.lol I'm selling it as is on craigslist and honda-tech. I'm going to try and take the tap out tommorow so we shall see.

S2Kart I'm aware of this but I don't know what type of tap was used, and it doesn't help that its rusted.