Stripped Drain Plug (88 90Q)

[Robinson, Michael/SJC]

Hey all,

It has been quite some time since I have had to post the list.  I guess
that's a good thing really.  Well last night, while I was doing a routine
oil change change on my 88 90Q, the worst thing possible happened.  As I was
torquing down the drain plug it suddenly slipped and just gave out.  I
couldn't believe it.  I have almost always tightened the nut using the
torque wrench.  Then I figured it might be due to the fact the car has had
seventy-odd oil changes in its life.  I stuck my pinky in the drain hole and
pulled out some tiny metal threads.  I am not on the distribution list at
the time, so if anyone has a good dolution on how to fix this, please email
me driectly.  My friend said that this topic had been discussed quite a bit
recently on the list.  He also said at Pepboys you can get a kit that will
regrind the oil pan a new thread and it comes with a bigger plug  Is this
the best way?

I really appreciate anyone who can help.

TIA,
Mike Robinson
88 90Q 212,000 mi
San Francisco, CA