So I'm starting to put together the Rover during a head gasket/timing chain/oil pump replacement. When I was taking things apart I discovered that I did not have studs on the bottom of the front cover, somebody previously tapped them and I just had bolts connecting the front of the oil pan to the front cover.

Well I was putting the oil pan back on today and one of the bolts stripped the tap out. I was able to get the bolt out, but it took some threads with it and won't tighten.



What are my options to repair so I can finish torquing the oil pan?

 

Redrill and retap then use slightly larger bolt. Not even sure if you can use something temporary like and expansion bolt like the picture below. Good luck Robert!

 

I suppose I could just purchase a new/used front cover. I assume I would also need to replace the gaskets as well when I pull the oil pan and front cover back off?

That's going to sting.

 

Depends on what you are willing to spend. You can get a new one from the U.K. For around $300 or a used on over here from $150 on up on average