crack in transmission case

[98ssnova]

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]

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]

Sounds like you found your noise.

[jcal87]

lol ya i think so

[98ssnova]

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

[68protouring454]

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.

[98ssnova]

This is why I was telling it might be cheaper to find a nice used one.

Originally Posted by 68protouring454

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.

[jcal87]

yeah i have started looking i posted a wanted ad on here to

[JodysTransmissions]

I would suggest getting a new Autogear Supercase. They are a lot more beefier than a stock case. I have seen cracks turn into broken gearsets.

TIG welding is the best method for this job. To do the welding on the case, you should tear down the trans if you choose this option.