I pulled the oil plug on my 85 1.9L today and it won't
tighten back in.

The plug has what looks like a coil, or spring, on the
threads, and this spins around, not tightening.

A friend told me this may be the threads from the oil
pan, but I can feel threads in the oil pan.

Is this "coil" an old fix?  And, how would I now fix
that?

I've heard of a Heli-coil, but never used one.  Would
that be the answer?  Is it something that I could do
myself (not being an ace mechanic)?

How about an oversize, self-threading plug?

Right now I'm stuck in the yard without a drop of
oil...Dang it!

Any help will be appreciated.

Charlie Swanson
Lucasville, OH

Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
85 GL

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