SKU: 912-0016 | UPC: 672036650582
ARP M12 x 1.75 Thread Cleaning Tap for VW 1.8T Audi A4 Chevy Cobalt SS
ARP M12 x 1.75 thread cleaning tap chases and restores threads in cylinder heads and blocks before ARP head stud installation. It fits VW Audi 1.8T engines in Golf Jetta A4 TT and GM Ecotec 2.0L 2.4L turbo in Chevy Cobalt Pontiac Solstice Saturn Sky. Delivers clean precise threads for secure stud seating and full clamping power in high boost setups.
Key Features
- High-Carbon Steel Build: Resists wear during repeated use in aluminum heads
- Heat Treated: Provides hardness to handle tough debris corrosion and paint without breaking
- Bottoming Chamfer Design: Cleans full depth of blind holes common in performance engines
- 4 Inch Overall Length: Reaches deep into head bolt holes for complete thread restoration
- Exact M12 x 1.75 Pitch Match: Ensures ARP Pro Series head studs thread in smoothly without cross-threading
Product Notes
- Apply cutting oil during operation to extend tool life and improve thread finish
- Vacuum or blow out all metal chips after chasing to avoid engine damage
- Compact design ships easily with 6 x 3 x 1 inch box dimensions
Installation Notes
- Professional installation recommended.
- Mount in 1/2 inch drive tap wrench or ratchet for controlled torque
- Turn slowly with steady downward pressure matching ARP head stud kits
This Part Fits
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI 1.8T |
| 1999-2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLI 1.8T |
| 1996-2002 | Audi | A4 | 1.8T Quattro |
| 1999-2003 | Audi | TT | 1.8T |
| 2005-2010 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | SS 2.0L 2.4L |
| 2007-2010 | Pontiac | Solstice | GXP 2.0L |
| 2007-2010 | Saturn | Sky | Red Line 2.0L |
Why Choose ARP?
- Backed by 70 years of racing fastener expertise in NHRA Top Fuel and Pro Stock
- Manufactured to aerospace level tolerances for zero defects
- Designed alongside ARP head studs for guaranteed compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Which engines require this M12 x 1.75 tap?
A: VW Audi 1.8T AWP AWV and GM Ecotec LE5 LNF LHU turbo engines in Cobalt Solstice Sky plus compatible ARP head stud kits - Q: What material construction does it use?
A: Premium high carbon steel heat treated to Rockwell hardness for cutting tough aluminum threads without dulling - Q: What warranty applies and how to use?
A: ARP guarantees against manufacturing defects contact ARP for replacement use only for chasing not cutting new threads
Shipping & Handling
- Method: UPS Ground USPS Priority
- Availability: In stock – ships same or next business day
- Packaging: Protective sleeve in 6 x 3 x 1 inch box
- Weight: 0.25 lbs
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