Helicoil for transmission fluid pan

[EL SHO]

One of the threads in the transmission for the oil pan bolts is damaged and the bolt does not hold tight the pan so a little fluid is leaking. I've read about Helicoils fixing stripped threads, but which would be the correct size of helicoil to use for the transmission bolts?
I know the bolt heads are for a 10mm socket, but what about the thread?
I assume the threads are Metric?

 

[jimtash]

Don't use a helicoil. Use a solid thread insert instead. Bolts are probably 10mm X 1.25 and you can find a thin walled insert. You can go to the website below that list the inserts, the drill sizes, and the tap size needed to install them for reference.

http://www.ezlok.com/InsertsMetal/carbonSteel.html

McMaster Carr stocks these inserts if you can't find them locally.

 

[EL SHO]

Hey that looks easier to do than the helicoil and would seem a bit more durable too. I'll search around if I can find a kit locally.
Thanks!

 

[Mr Anonymous]

10x1.5