Broken transfer case cover

Tiny
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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Transfer case detent spring failed and the case ate it, took apart dug it out fixed it. Well the fill plug bolt was stuck, last method I tried was chisel and hammer, well I was not thinking. Anyway it broke, well JB weld be good enough to fix this. Any suggestions will help to. Thanks.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 9:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, I am Danny.

Umm, You can try JB weld but no guaranty on how long it will hold up. You might try someone or a shop to try TIG welding it You can also try sourcing a replacement at your local wrecking yard. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 11:09 PM
Tiny
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Yea, it is big oops on my part. They cost $100.00 at my local U pull yard, that is if they even have mine, I do not know if the break is in a spot of "less importance" unlike a cover bolt hole or something of that nature, figured if it sits long enough the JB weld would hold it together, I know fluids get slung around in there but would it really deteriorate on that spot with no real tension going on there.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 11:17 PM
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Hello again.

I understand. The fill plug is the highest point of the fluid level. If you want to go for it, maybe it will hold. That is your call. Like I said maybe find someone to TIG weld the aluminum. Let us know how this turns out.
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 AT 2:33 AM
Tiny
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Cleaned, cleaned again and gooped with JB this morning. Shall find out tomorrow after I throw it all back together in the truck if she will hold. Just got to figure out how to fill it now, maybe threw the breather tube? Lol
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 AT 7:37 PM
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Hello again
Whatever works! Hahaha. It shows total capacity at 2.25 quarts. Maybe just drain and put that much in since you cannot remove the fill plug yet. Good luck and hope it holds. Thanks again for using 2CarPros. Let us know if you have any other questions.
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 AT 10:33 PM
Tiny
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Well, twenty days now and still holding firm.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 AT 7:19 PM
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Hello again.
Was this just JB weld? Awesome!
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Thursday, August 30th, 2018 AT 1:13 AM
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Yes, just JB weld original formula.
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Thursday, August 30th, 2018 AT 1:25 PM
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Glad to hear it worked!
Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018 AT 2:00 AM

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