 Help with trans case repair needed., My teener is in the shop for repair .... |
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| Jamie |
 Mar 30 2023, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,085 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States 
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..of a trans housing leak as a result of a prior welding repair made years ago. The repair of a punched hole was apparently made with aluminum weld material, and has developed a leak at the welded patch. My mechanic's welder is having trouble finding magnesium welding rods to properly make the repair now, can any of you suggest a source for these mag rods? This info is way above my pay grade when it comes to welding! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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| dhuckabay |
Mar 30 2023, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 14-June 20 From: Idaho Member No.: 24,379 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I get mine from Grainger, stores are everywhere. Not the cheapest but always available.
Pretty easy metal to weld. Does need an argon blanket on the back side of the weld. QUOTE(Jamie @ Mar 30 2023, 08:50 AM)  ..of a trans housing leak as a result of a prior welding repair made years ago. The repair of a punched hole was apparently made with aluminum weld material, and has developed a leak at the welded patch. My mechanic's welder is having trouble finding magnesium welding rods to properly make the repair now, can any of you suggest a source for these mag rods? This info is way above my pay grade when it comes to welding! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Mar 30 2023, 10:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,800 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| billh1963 |
Mar 30 2023, 12:25 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,406 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Or, Buy a good used case.
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| B3owulf |
Mar 30 2023, 12:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 4-September 21 From: Clarksville TN Member No.: 25,879 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Can’t help with welding rods but I do have a spare case if you can’t get it repaired. Just one state over in Tennessee.
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| Geezer914 |
Mar 30 2023, 03:16 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,882 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States
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I purchased 6 rods on eBay for 12.00 plus shipping on ebay.
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| mb911 |
Mar 31 2023, 05:19 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,523 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Magnesium filler rod comes in many different alloys. 99% of the welders out there have zero idea on how to weld it correctly so I caution you. Quality magnesium filler rod is upwards of $400 a lbs
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 31 2023, 05:54 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,206 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Mar 30 2023, 01:25 PM) Or, Buy a good used case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There are lots out there, and its way more reliable in the long run. I know Zims has a bunch of transmissions cheap. Contact Aaron ( @partsguy22 ) for a good used transmission. If the guts of yours is good, have Dr Evil transfer it into the new case. |
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| 930cabman |
Apr 2 2023, 01:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,988 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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If a leak is the only issue, I would consider sealing it with a good grade of silicone. Speaking from experience
https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing...ket-maker-5-oz/ |
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| Geezer914 |
Apr 2 2023, 01:36 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,882 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States
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I had a Triumph TR4 back in the 80's. The aluminum thermostat housing developed a crack and was leaking. ground out the crack and filled it with JB Weld epoxy. Never leaked and that is under 12lbs. of pressure and heat!
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| Dr Evil |
Apr 13 2023, 08:52 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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If you want to change out the case, hit me up. Im about 90 min from you and happy to help.
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