Gozling2 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi Guys, The previous owner of my disco painted the steel wheels in thick black paint, I'm wanting to fit alloys but first I'd like to to clean the studs by running a die down the threads but I'm not sure what thread it is, it's a Discovery 200TDI 1991, they look like a fairly fine pitched thread, I do hope someone can enlighten me. Many thanks in advance Goz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I know it's an M16 diameter, but as for whether it's coarse (2mm) or fine (1.5mm) pitch I am not sure. Don't dies remove part of the material? I'm sure I've read that they can weaken threads, and for cleaning one should use something called a 'thread chaser'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gozling2 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Many thanks for your swift reply, I have seen the thread chasers before but prefer running a die nut down the threads, there is so much paint on the wheels and studs that the only sensible and safe route is a die, if used correctly it won't damage the threads just remove the carp covering/coating the threads. Goz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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