actually its a nice idea to threaD it up and put a new bolt in it. just for now...

 

Still contemplating it too. Cause I havent even ordered another one yet. My budget is a little strapped for a few weeks. I think I would have to take the pan off regardless, just dont know how much how much metal shrapnel made it up into the oil pan.

 

Do you have to take off the subframe?? I got to get my oil pan off to check why I got no oil flowing.

 

You'll either need to drop the subframe or pull the motor.