Just to clerify things - where do you tap ?
I�ve been taught to tap ever so gently on the end of the bleeder, it�s
supposed to get the thread to give up the fight a little easier ...

Calle

> i also recommend the wrench and tapping method mentioned earlier.  i never
> try to turn any fastner that was exposed to the weather and is not known
> to be anti-seized without first tapping on it any more.