UCABlackChevy

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I was changing my oil this weekend and when I tightened down the bolt it seemed like it stripped out. So I pulled the bolt back out and the first ring of the helicoil came out with it. I pulled the rest of the coil out with the bolt when I tried again.

My question is can I buy the same size helicoil (12 X 1.75) and put it in? Will I have to redrill and retap the hole or can I just install then new one without all that?

1gt2nv

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You can buy a new plug at most auto parts stores. Is the plug bad or the oil pan?

UCABlackChevy

iTrader: (10)

It's the oil pan, not the bolt.

1gt2nv

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Oh. Well that really sucks. Try to retap it yet?

UCABlackChevy

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Haven't tried, the header is in the way. I'm going to try a new helicoil then I'm going to try a self-tapping oversized drain plug. If that doesn't work then the car goes into my parent's backyard barn and I'll buy a truck.