Mike shows 5 ways to fix bad threads, including a lesson on how to buy and use a tap. Also talks about Heli-Coils.

Tap Magic https://amzn.to/3t0mgRN
WD 40 https://amzn.to/3R7gZjI
Loctite Copper Anti-Seize https://amzn.to/49SvG2u
Loctite Metal Free Calcium Based Anti-Seize https://amzn.to/40UWoU8
Loctite Aluminum Anti-Seize https://amzn.to/3T0VraT

00:00 Intro
00:44 The Problem
01:47 The Cause
02:46 Tapping
03:41 Buying
04:52 How-To
06:23 Heli-Coils
07:13 Bigger Bolt
07:32 A Nut
07:50 Anti-Seize
09:00 Close


Mike the Backyard Mechanic (not a real mechanic) works on his cars in his garage (not actually his backyard) and shows how to do repairs and mods, often not correctly, for your entertainment. Mike is not a REAL mechanic, he has common knowledge. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mike.