stripped drain hole

[Guest]

I noticed my gs was leaking oil around the drain plug on the bottom of the pan. I thought maybe i switched the drain plugs on the last oil change so i figured I would change it again. I had to use a socket to get the drain plug out not just loosen (1st sign). I looked and had the two drain plugs correctly placed. I put the plug back in the pan and if feels funny. Then I notice it won't tighten. F**k me I stripped the bolt (I thought). Pull the bolt and it has the tell tale shavings between the threads of stripped out female threads. Well double f***. The pan is stripped. Since the pan is a discontinued part my only choice is to repair.

What is my best option. Helicoil, tap it to the next size, weld the hole and retap the same size, or ? ? ?

On a positive note the inside of the pan is spotless

[steve murdoch]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=157677&highlight=stripped+oil

[cowboyup3371]

I used a helicoil after not checking my wrench before trying to take mine out.

[nutsandbolts]

you could try ebay. I did. got a used one for 40. it's not leaking now