At 11:35 AM 3/16/98 -0800, you wrote:
> Howdy, folks. In the process of changing the oil in my Syncro this
>morning, I found that when I removed the drain bolt, some metal thread
>material came out with the plug. Then when I went to put the plug back
>in, it just went around and around. So...as a temporary fix, I'm going to
>buy one of those expanding rubber plugs. Now the question, how do I
>repair this? I remember reading awhile back of the same problem and there
>is a way to over-bore and insert a new threaded sleeve? Is this fix
>something that can be done with limited tools and talent or should I
>enlist the help of a professional?
>
>Steve and Jo Ann Wacker

PepBoys has 'one-size-over' 14 X 1.5 replacement drain plugs; they remove
little enough of the metal so that one can still do a Heli Coil repair
later if it becomes necessary... they also sell a *proper* washer-GM
style-that is metal with a synthetic rubber seal around the ID.

Austin

And p.s. - don't over torque 'em...the pan threads should easily last the
40 oil changes you'll do in 200K miles!!!