Shub! Don't wuss out now. You can buy a Heli Coil KIT for under 20. bucks. You will get 3-4 little spring looking inserts, a tool to install them, a tap of the correct size, and an exact size recommend for the drill bit you need. This is what the shop SHOULD do. Insert a Heli Coil. The new threads are hardened steel that will NOT STRIP once installed. If you want more info on how easy it is to do just ask. I know you are pissed right now, but don't give up, How are you gonna get it all if you stop in the middle. Lots of us couldn't change a spark plug at one point. I think thebatman struggled w/ the kill switch for months...(which way means start). Thanks Bat! Set it aside for a few days/go to town/pick up a little strange (easier since you won't be riding the scoot), and get to it on a day w/ nothing else to do. I would suggest getting either OMC Perfect Seal, or Indian Shellac. They are fuel proof gasket sealers that will allow your parts to seal air-tite, w/out over torquing anything. If you have "O" rings, just put the sealer on the ring BEFORE you put it into the grove.
