Stripped Oil Pan Pan and Plug Due to "Wear" Says Shop?

Take the old stripped plug to your local NAPA store. Tell them "we need help" and they will hand you a nice new slightly larger self tapping plug that will screw right in. They may also suggest a type of plug that will remind you of the drain plug for your boat.

They will expect payment for this service however, probably about a fourth of what a 14mm tap would cost!

Most auto parts stores have kits for these stripped plugs. Comes with a new plug that cuts new threads. Not the best option, but cheap.

Uses a large rubber gasket to seal.

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