Repair stripped sump plug with a bigger bolt

[CovKid]

If you're stuck for tools, the later part of this video shows how to repair stripped threads (thinking sump plug here). I was taught this trick probably 30 years ago but might be useful to someone else in a pickle.

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[dave friday]

Thanks Cov,very helpful.

[Arripay]

Thanks CovKid, have just been on a Youtube journey with with this guy, the Dyson hairdryer teardown is hilarious!

Some herbert has put a wonky helicoil in my sump, therefore plug does not seat squarely.
Only have a tiny drip so probably will leave for now but I like the idea of heavy gauge copper wire for washer, that and a bit goo will hopefully seal what is an othewise dry engine.....

[CovKid]

Yes, a fairly blunt approach including keeping a plonker in a vice, but a knowledgable engineer with some absorbing videos.