oil pan threads

So I noticed a small oil leak coming from the drain bolt. I go to tighten the bolt and it doesn't. I unscrew the bolt and notice metal shavings in the bolt threads. I try a new bolt and it doesn't tighten like the old one.

What are my options? Do I need to start hunting down a new/used oil pan?

TIA... this board and folks on it are awesome!

 

Sounds like you may have cross-threaded it, maybe try a retap?

Or tap with a larger oil bolt like here http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/2142-stripped-threads.html?

 

Thanks for the link and idea. That makes sense and should solve my problem.