Oil Drain Threads BAD!!!!!

[nczzr600]

Well, I was doing my 3000 mile oil change today and I have run into a problem... I was removing the oil drain plug and I noticed a thread from the pan in the threads of the plug, I dident think much of it, I had purchased one of the magnetic drain plugs like ZZRrocket has, So I put that one in and it got snug but it dident tighten down all the way, it just wanted to keep turning, So I took that off and put the stock on back in and it still get snug but not tight, and it is leaking oil now... does anyone have a solution to this problem??? I really dont wanna buy a new pan, and dont have time to take it in and have it heli-coiled.. So I was thinking I could just put the next size bigger plug in there... Does anyone know what next bigger size plug is???? It seems the people at the auto parts store dont have a clue.. any assistance in this would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

Thanks

[lecchilo]

Just re-thread it yourself with a slightly larger hole... I imagine a larger bolt wouldn't work either since the threads are messed up, not too large...
Whatever you do, stop tightening it too much later on

[nczzr600]

what do I need to do all of this???

[lecchilo]

Originally Posted by nczzr600

what do I need to do all of this???

I replied to your PM just now

[pyrocasto]

Though you probably got it in PM, a simple Tap and Die set is all you need. Though I'm not sure if you could find one around with that large of a tap.

[bbcnascar2]

Auto Parts stores sell Oil drain plugs that self tap new threads,Check Napa or AutoZone Take your old plug with you.