Does anyone know if there is a lot involved in changing the oilpan? My local Chrysler dealer stripped the drain bolt.
Thank You.

 

Here are some options:

1) New Oilpan= lotsa bolts, gasket removal, gasket replacement. $ parts+labor

2) oversized self-tapping plug is a tapered plug, but are prone to leaking if the original hole was badly stripped. Very easy to do, just make sure you do not over-torque!

3) helicoil works well if you re-tap it straight so the plug seats properly. Maybe practice tapping holes before you try this for the first time.

4) re-tap the hole and use a bigger plug. Also easy to do with a bit of practice

 

Thank You redhill. My mechanic is going to retap.

 

If the dealer stripped it make them change it for free! After all they're the cause of the problem.