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I had to drop my transmission and when I reinstalled it I cracked the area around the bolt on the right hand side above the pilot hole. Somehow it must have got in a bind and cracked. Anyway my question is now is this transmission case done? Everything is good and it is a great transmission. I have considered installing with the missing bolt. Any thoughts? By the way everything will bolt up perfectly. It would just be a crack around that bolt above the pilot hole.
Somehow it must have got in a bind and cracked. ......I have considered installing with the missing bolt.
Yes, easier than one might guess to learn the difference between the bolts' pulling things together without/with binding.
At worst the case piece needs changing, but a good welder should be able to fix it; definitely do NOT just 'miss' a bolt. Look at the size of that bolt. It obviously carries load and is not optional.
If you do, expect more breakage, probably vibrations and more expensive repairs.
Yes, easier than one might guess to learn the difference between the bolts' pulling things together without/with binding.
At worst the case piece needs changing, but a good welder should be able to fix it; definitely do NOT just 'miss' a bolt. Look at the size of that bolt. It obviously carries load and is not optional.
If you do, expect more breakage, probably vibrations and more expensive repairs.
Now I just need to find a good welder that can weld aluminum. I really dont want to replace the case.
The only way you put it together and run with 5 bolts is if you are going to sell the car and have a temporary address. Seriously, what WVZR-1 said is correct. Make sure it's bolted onto a block before welding.
Transmission Crack
