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98ssnova · #1 02-14-2009, 05:41 PM

I would imagine that you could but with all of the rotating that goes on there is some pressure that builds up. Brfore you have it welded I would get it checked for cracks. Honesly buy the time you get done with this you probaly could have just bought a very nice used one. Just my .02

War · #2 02-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 98ssnova

I would imagine that you could but with all of the rotating that goes on there is some pressure that builds up. Brfore you have it welded I would get it checked for cracks. Honesly buy the time you get done with this you probaly could have just bought a very nice used one. Just my .02

That's a nice way to say quit while your ahead

jcal87 · #3 02-14-2009, 05:48 PM

well it is cracked and i own a welder but can you mig aluminum or can i jb weld it

98ssnova · #4 02-14-2009, 05:56 PM

OK bro well weld it up and run it I am not a pro welder but i though you just put a brand new motor in your car and I'm sure it has some power. When that get transfered through the tranny it will over time exposed the weakness in the metal. But please weld it and I hope it lasts forever but if it doesn't sorry for your luck. Also have you figured the cost of removing all the gears and plates in the tranny I'm sure you wouldn't weld it with all of that still in the case. BUt good luck to you sir.

jcal87 · #5 02-14-2009, 06:01 PM

well i figured when welding aluminum low voltage is a must and didn't think it would effect the gears inside the casing but if you think different please tell me that's why i posted on here to learn but the engine is not new by any means and this car is not a daily driver i just need it to get by until one day i upgrade the engine and tranny

Vegas69 · #6 02-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Sounds like you found your noise.

jcal87 · #7 02-14-2009, 06:05 PM

lol ya i think so

98ssnova · #8 02-14-2009, 06:10 PM

Well then weld it up and let see whats happens. Not trying to be a smartass

68protouring454 · #9 02-15-2009, 05:20 AM

you will need to pull it apart and clean both sides very very well. the heat will attract the gear oil/fluid and contaminate the weld quickly. also you want to watch heat input, but you also need to have enough to weld properly.