BUST'EM504

Well I got into the truck and saw some trans fluid on the ground. Ole girl has a couple of leaks so didn't really worry about it. But after the rain today it was really bad sure enough the case on the trans is cracked. this really blows

arlindsay1992

iTrader: (8)

Do you have any pictures? How did it happen? Bad wheeling trip?

BUST'EM504

I will get some pics we have been getting dumped on lately. Not really sure how it happen, bought the truck used so it may have had a hairline fracture it that I did not see. I have been really easy on her just because I have been driving a good distance so no. But I wish I had a good story to tell lol

arlindsay1992

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If the crack doesn't appear to affect anything structural, JB weld will keep the oil in. Just make sure the area you apply it to is totally clean of any oil. That means making sure no oil seeps through the crack while the JB weld is drying/curing.

BUST'EM504

I was thinking some jb weld but dont I have to stop the crack from running even further. I was thinking maybe to drill the crack to stop it. I dont want to be left on the road somewhere ya know.

arlindsay1992

iTrader: (8)

Yes. That's the way to stop cracks from getting larger. My grandfather was a Navy pilot and he said this is what they did to stop cracks on planes. Drill a small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from spreading.

BUST'EM504

Wow thats pretty cool. Im in the glass industry and thats how we do it. But not sure it will cure the problem but its worth a shot. Because its been one thing after the other.

combatcarl

Out of curiosity, ya don't drill all the way through, right? I've heard of it done before, but I've never seen it in person.

abecedarian

keep in mind the crack started because of something. jb weld might delay future damage, but there already is damage. pulling the trans and having the case welded may be a better long term option.
Also, make sure you have all the bell housing bolts installed... I think there are 8 total- 4 large (two top, two bottom) and 4 smaller (two lower left and two lower right).

yes, you must drill through.

BUST'EM504

Thats what I'm thinking. I think I am going to pull the motor and the transmission. May have a great deal on a motor and transmission. Might just pull them both.

BUST'EM504

the jb weld is not an option haha

arlindsay1992

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If you have another transmission to swap in, then that is the best choice. But I can assure you that if you didn't, JB weld with the correct prep work would hold oil just fine.