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I don't think this was a matter of tap quality but thanks for that lead.

I think it was the part that turns the tap that crapped out. It was very worn now that I look back. I probably panicked because I remember something like this happening long ago and stopped turning the tap completely through the hole. The story gets even more crazy. I then stuck an M8 1.25 4...

The tap will continue to turn with the right tool as mentioned above. That's what will happen with WD-40 penetrant.

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This and a few drops of Kroil got it out while rocking it back and forth a few times no hassle. Thanks for those who actually contributed.

What page? 🙄

Why don't you do tire changes for me since it's so easy?

Finally, someone who understands the utter annoyance of holding large wheels and twisting everything waiting for it all to fall off the hub center! Never knew there was such a thing. Hmmmmm. Although the original screws are supposed to be torqued at 3 ft lbs., I have never removed one without...

Perhaps.

Wonder if I should work a little harder at finding the cutting oil when it's light out. Probably too late all things considered. I appreciate all of you.

I prefer liquid wrench over pb blaster and wd-40 penetrant over liquid wrench. It's all good....and guys I ordered the Chineseium version of the extractor earlier. I am not in a major rush either way.

I actually did have cutting fluid but I am in the process of epoxying my garage and it's a mess. Live and learn I guess.

Nah it's served me quite well. I can't say this wouldn't have happened with another lubricant and it's one of the few that are decently priced anymore. I can't keep paying 35 bucks for Kroil or 4x as much for liquid wrench post covid.

WD40 Penetrant not regular WD40. It's a real hassle without that screw. Maybe not 10 years ago but I am finding it to be now. If it used wheel studs like a normal car I would agree.

That's exactly it.

Please see above for my reason on going the extra mile to have that screw.

I did....wd40 penetrating oil. The screw keeps the rotor in place while tightening the lug bolts. I didn't care when young but now that I am older it's a hedge for me physically to get all that **** lined up.

....and it's a rotor/hub assembly on an MK4 golf just fyi....it's on the vehicle at the moment. Rotor mount screw broke as usual. I am a fire bug. Every time I torch anything it's a disaster.

Suggestion on oil type? Motor oil? Thanks.

Hello, I have experienced this in the past and can't remember what I did but it was hell. This is an M8 1.25 ancient harbor freight tap that decided to get stuck in the 9/32 hole that I drilled out for it. I am trying vice grips and lubrication at this point but all I hear are major snapping...