Re: Stripped Threads in Oil Pan
it you can unthread the entire helicoil then you can try tread it in using a bolt with loctite on the oilpan side of the threads, that should hold very well. If the oilpan (not helicoil) is stripped, then you would need to go up a size anyhow. which means the factory helicoil is worthless.
Re: Stripped Threads in Oil Pan
If not, the replacement part from gmpartsdirect is $76.08 plus shipping. Heres the link.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
Re: Stripped Threads in Oil Pan
Okay, Well I temporarily solved my problem by cutting the uncoiled part off and grinding the edge down with a dremel tool. I used a new washer and drain plug and turned it back in on the threads that were left. Its been a week now and no leaks. Its good to hear that the insert is only six bucks, I will get one and replace it at the next oil change, then proceed with the qwik value and hopefully never mess with it again.