Re-tap vs. clean threads

Clean out the threads or retap?

  • Clean the threads

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Re-tap the threads

    Votes: 1 100.0%
  • Neither

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Different situations require different methods

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I just like Rangers.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    1

Li'l Work Truck

Did you turn it off and back on again?

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City
Pendleton
State - Country
SC - USA
Vehicle Year
2008
Vehicle
Ford Ranger
Drive
2WD
Engine
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Manual
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
0
Tire Size
235/70 R15
My credo
Complacemcy is the key by which tyrrany opens many doors.
My MINI required that I retap the threads when installing motor mounts. I thought it was a bit nuts, until I saw what came out of it (hardened loctite). That got me thinking about the Ranger and possibe rust issues/buildup on threads. So, if there's an option, what do you prefer? To be specific, this is for  any bolt hole, not just the motor mounts.
 
Retap, especially if it’s a bolt that has a torque value.
 

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