stripped oil plug

Find a mechanic that can put a helicoil insert in and maybe consider putting a fumoto valve there 'permanently' to prevent any more stress on that part of the oil pan. Or get an oil pan from a junkyard.

I second the fumoto valve. No more oil plug to remove. Just turn the valve.

Do either of you have fumoto valves?

Are these popular enough that I'm going to be able to find a mechanic who will install one?

No, I just recommended one based on never actually seeing one or using one. Geez.

They use the same thread pattern and dimensions as the stock oil plug. If the mechanic can't screw in a bolt, he wouldn't be in business.

For more info, see:

I confess I do not have one. I don't put enough mileage on the cars to really justify making the oil change more convenient.(that is the primary reason folks use the Fumoto) It would come in handy for people who find themselves doing oil changes every 5-6 weeks, I do mine twice a year (at present). I have read of many people using them satisfactorily. To me, though, it seemed like a reasonable solution to your specific problem. If a decent mechanic could 'chase' the threads on your oil pan or use a thread repair insert, then insatll the Fumoto valve (perhaps useing a thread sealant/teflon tape) there would be no reason to ever apply any force to the area in the future.

Carl