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trundog
05-07-2009, 08:36 PM
Two bolt holes on my aluminum tranny case are broke. Where the bolts thread in, it's raised up from the main part of the case.

Just for an example, the tranny mount bolt holes on this T56 are similar (they're on bottom)

http://www.xvmotorsports.com/news/images/Trans%20470X300.jpg

A side on each bolt hole is missing from being overtightened, I'm guessing.

Can anything be done? Like having it welded up or something?
seanrg1116
05-08-2009, 06:56 AM
I spy a pistol grip................



Sorry I can off no advice
punkr6
05-08-2009, 07:09 AM
actual pics of the damage would help, most machine shops and welding shops can probly fix it though. I haven't seen many that couldn't be...G/L
SixSquared
05-08-2009, 07:19 AM
^^What he said. Worst case scenario, get a new bellhousing. I'm assuming the trans you've got is a T56, since you used a pic of a T56. If so, it shouldn't be difficult to find a new bellhousing for it. Might also be cheaper than paying a welder or machine shop to repair it.
Barefoot
05-08-2009, 08:07 AM
pix of your issue
trundog
05-08-2009, 06:10 PM
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Barefoot
05-08-2009, 06:21 PM
might be weldable if u have the other piece and a tap and die set.
trundog
05-08-2009, 06:27 PM
I don't have any of the other pieces, I just got the transmission. I talked to an instructor at a local tech school and asked his opinion, he said it could be built up and tapped most likely. Although, I didn't have a pic to show him at the time.
punkr6
05-08-2009, 07:10 PM
I don't have any of the other pieces, I just got the transmission. I talked to an instructor at a local tech school and asked his opinion, he said it could be built up and tapped most likely. Although, I didn't have a pic to show him at the time.

exactly, shouldn't be a problem for anyone that can weld aluminum. i do it at work all the time...
Barefoot
05-08-2009, 08:35 PM
I don't have any of the other pieces, I just got the transmission. I talked to an instructor at a local tech school and asked his opinion, he said it could be built up and tapped most likely. Although, I didn't have a pic to show him at the time.i used to do it at delta but mig not tig. should be less than $150 depending now how badass the welder thinks he is.
punkr6
05-08-2009, 09:11 PM
i used to do it at delta but mig not tig. should be less than $150 depending now how badass the welder thinks he is.

LOL, ain't that the truth.I know a place on the southside if you can't find one..
trundog
05-08-2009, 11:34 PM
Well, it should be free from the way he was talking :)

Thanks for the replies guys, gave me some hope. lol
Barefoot
05-08-2009, 11:52 PM
Well, it should be free from the way he was talking :)

Thanks for the replies guys, gave me some hope. loli dont know to many people will to tig anything for the free free.
trundog
05-09-2009, 12:18 AM
i dont know to many people will to tig anything for the free free.

Me neither, but tech schools will apparently do it for free if you talk right :ninja:
SixSquared
05-09-2009, 12:49 AM
Me neither, but tech schools will apparently do it for free if you talk right :ninja:

I always shudder at that idea... kind of the same as having someone who is still in beauty school cut your hair lol.
trundog
05-09-2009, 01:29 AM
I always shudder at that idea... kind of the same as having someone who is still in beauty school cut your hair lol.


lol. I feel ya, but the instructor is who I talked to and he talked as if he'd be doing it... either way, if it's fixed, it's fixed. I just need it in my car ;)