Starter mount replacement

Tiny
67SHELBY429
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  • 2008 DODGE CHARGER
  • 2.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 173,000 MILES
I was changing the starter and the previous owner broke the starter mount, and J. B. Welded it back together so when I went to change the starter the mount broke. Is there any way to fix it without changing the bell housing? Can I have it welded back on? I believe it is aluminum.
Sunday, May 29th, 2022 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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It could be welded back on but it's a tricky weld on dirty aluminum so it wouldn't be that easy to do. Replacing the bellhousing might be a faster and easier solution.
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Sunday, May 29th, 2022 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Does anyone know why they made them like that? It just seems dumb to me, because now I have to replace the transmission just to fix a starter bracket problem. I sold my F-150 and my Mustang to buy this car. And it's not like that's something you can check out when buying the car because of where it's located.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2022 AT 6:15 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Made that way for the same reason most other pieces on vehicles are, faster to assemble, cheaper to make and lower cost for the manufacturer.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2022 AT 9:30 AM

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