Fixing cracked crankcases

[Chino886]

Anyone ever have it done? Who did it and how much

[red2004 TRX450R]

I have seen aluminum heads for cars tig welded up. and I have seen chunks of of a crank welded up to. so its possible.
I would find a high end auto machine shop and ask them.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Anyone ever have it done? Who did it and how much

good thinking, I never even thought of that. Weld that chunk in and sand it smooth on the inside. We did it on a few dirtbikes that threw chains. It is certainly a better solution than jb weld. Any news on that car?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
good thinking, I never even thought of that. Weld that chunk in and sand it smooth on the inside. We did it on a few dirtbikes that threw chains. It is certainly a better solution than jb weld. Any news on that car?

Yeah, the exploder is still missing! The insurance company is mailing me a tube of KY Jelly to get me prepared for the raping!

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Yeah, the exploder is still missing! The insurance company is mailing me a tube of KY Jelly to get me prepared for the raping!

hahah thats funny, but at the same time its not!:mad:

so no idea who took it? Just some random act of theft or maybe someone that has a grudge against you?

[stumpleg]

Check the Honda For Sale section. Someone has some cases and a whole motor for sale. Its an 05

[#8red]

yeah man - I fixed an ol' LT 250 ( a long time ago) - had it welded and spent time fileing it down - and for where the cases meet gaskets between them - I used wet sandpaper taped to a piece of glass , laying on top of my bench & worked the case in a circular motion over the sandpaper untill it was perfect .........ran it for quite a while after that before I sold it

[CDCHONDAS]

I get lots of cases welded, always worth it for me. of course make sure they are good at tiggin

[ss440ex]

Originally posted by Chino886
Anyone ever have it done? Who did it and how much

Can we see some pics of the cracked and damaged areas??

[Chino886]

Originally posted by ss440ex
Can we see some pics of the cracked and damaged areas??

They are posted in my other thread, the Virgin Rebuild. ;)

[desratt]

I have replaced 3 sidecase covers and the last one it actually cracked the case to. I had it welded , it warped just a little bit. I just used silicone with the gasket and it sealed for a long time it has just started to leak. this was on my 04.. never had the problem on my 06 kicker..

[pratts 450r]

hey im a welder and i know for sure that them cases of yours can be fixed very easily by and experienced tig welder. if you need help with them then send me and i.m.

[JW450R1]

I've seen some butch jobs with j/b weild and other stuff.The best way is to either replace the cover or spend some time weilding it and grinding it down.The only thing is by time you pay someone to weild it and you grinfd it down it might be worth just do it right and replacing the left side case

[mxquadracer115]

if your goin to have a machine shop weld the cases you should have them figure out how to put it in a milling machine so that it will end up perfect

[quadgod440ex]

make sure they dont heat them to much and warp them , if seen that happen to a few side cases before , not sure if that would happen with the center cases or not .

[desratt]

it does