Can this be fixed???
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 16,945
Likes: 9
Re: Can this be fixed??? (ram82fire)
Easy for a good welder
I had a big crack in the tailpiece of my ZF on top, next to the shifter straight through the 2 bolt holes.
Marck
[Modified by Twinnie, 3:17 PM 7/27/2002]
I had a big crack in the tailpiece of my ZF on top, next to the shifter straight through the 2 bolt holes.
Marck
[Modified by Twinnie, 3:17 PM 7/27/2002]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 2,581
Likes: 14
From: Tolar Texas
Re: Can this be fixed??? (rainman69)
If the price is right and the damage shown is the ONLY thing wrong with it, I'd say go for it!
I have no doubt that the small crack/dent can be easily repaired. My guess would be that a welding shop with the proper equipment and experience would fix it for less than $50. If they are able to weld up cast aluminum lawn mower engine blocks, they should have no problem with this small job.
[Modified by MIKER, 6:34 PM 7/27/2002]
I have no doubt that the small crack/dent can be easily repaired. My guess would be that a welding shop with the proper equipment and experience would fix it for less than $50. If they are able to weld up cast aluminum lawn mower engine blocks, they should have no problem with this small job.
[Modified by MIKER, 6:34 PM 7/27/2002]
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,286
Likes: 4
From: Guam
Re: Can this be fixed??? (dsagers)
Yup, It looks non critical with no high pressure to deal with. I say to sand it and epoxy it with anything compatible. JB Weld is a good candidate. Don't laugh ! I used it in the Baja 500 to fix a similar problem. And after about 50 more races, it still is holding. No need to remove and weld with the TIG.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,699
Likes: 1
From: Westampton NJ
Re: Can this be fixed??? (rainman69)
Well, the price is currently $400. I'm thinking about it...we'll see. I'm also interested in a rebuilt AC compressor that I found...so, I think I'd rather have AC before I get my extra two speeds...
I'll show y'all the extra pics when I get them.
I'll show y'all the extra pics when I get them.