My friendly Jiffy Lube stripped mine a few years ago (please no flames, I
really didn't have time to change the oil myself).  In any event, my
mechanic ended up using a Helicoil to repair the damage.  That would be my
recommendation, it's worked ok, and it's secure.

Good Luck,

Scott

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---Date:    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:10:53 -0400
---From:    Arthur Anderson <rgylpunk@MAINE.RR.COM>
---Subject: Tapping oil drain plug
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---good evening folks,
---        The threads of the oil drain plug of the 83 1.9L engine
---I'm installing
---in my 85 westy weekender are quite stripped, I'm afraid. The PO had a
---rubber stopper sort of deal in there, but I'm not sure I trust
---that...while it's out and empty I'd like to try to trace the threads so
---I can stick a bolt back in there. Anyone know what size tap to use?
---Also, is it okay to just toss in a bolt or should I order one of the
---fancy-pants drain plug bolts I was just looking at on volkscafe.com?
---
---Thanks,
---        Arthur
---
---portland, maine
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