fixing stripped carb bolt hole on intake

Just put a Heli-coil in it . The kit is like $30.00 . Or , Mcmaster-carr.com has inserts available , just drill and tap to the next size and screw in the insert , I think they are only a couple bucks plus shipping . Or, make your own insert from threaded rod two sizes larger .

is that my only option is to sleeve it? if i was to retap it the same size or go a few sizes bigger it wouldnt work?