So I was changing my SST fluid and I stripped one of the plugs it goes in completely but it turns forever basically even tho it sits flush. Am I screwed? I took it out and the thread is damaged so Idk what to do :/

 

I'd get a new plug if it were me, why risk it?

 

Can I just get a new drain plug that self taps like the ones that they sell st AutoZone for oil pans? Just want to make sure it's sufficient for the sst in our cars or if somehow it will screw it up. Since the thread on the actual tranny is screwed I have to make a new thread somehow

 

Just noticed in my post I made it seem like the plug itself was messed up but it's actually the thread on the tranny :/

 

well all it really has to do, for now, is keep the oil in, so if a self tapper does that, should work

 

You have to retap it to fit a bigger drain bolt. Good luck.

 

Does anyone know by any chance what size helicoil I would have to buy? I have no idea :/

 

a self tapper doesn't need a helicoil...

is it just the drain pan? You will want to replace the whole thing eventually.

 

So I bought the tap and drill bit I need to make a larger hole.. however I noticed that there isn't much space around to make the hole larger and there is a component of the transmission right above the hole. There is no way I can thrill through the hole thread and not hit it. So I bought figured I can use an oil drain plug sealant around the bolt to make sure it doesn't leak and it should be ok? I don't want to mess it up more than it is and since its only a few threads that are messed up I think the sealant should be sufficient. The bolt screws all the way in, the only problem is it keeps spininning slowly

 

using this on threads

 

OR in the 'Help[tm]' section of the autoparts store there is a rubber 'plug' for oil pan bolts that are stripped. Try it. If it works (and it should).... would be waaaay easier

 

I assume you pulled the bolt and it's threads are fine (so that the case is stripped)...