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  1. Dave.0

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    #5 Dave.0, Jul 4, 2014
    Ok where did you get the trans from?
     
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    #6 Crashton, Jul 4, 2014
    Not sure what that is. It's not brazing, don't believe one can braze aluminium. Possibly tig welded. If it is some sort of JB Weld stuff I wouldn't put it in my car. Where'd you find that trans?
     
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    #10 miniconcarne, Jul 5, 2014

    Ahem..scrapes right off..should a tried this first. It's almost varnish like.

    Thanks for the help.

    "When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras" damn zebras!
     
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    #13 Dave.0, Jul 25, 2014
    Ok that's easy to find out, Open it :ihih:
     
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    #2 Dave.0, Jul 3, 2014
    That's odd it looks like JB Weld. Can you see any cracks in the case or sign of a repair?
    Maybe something leaked on it.

    Try scrapping some of it off with a flat screwdriver.
     
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    #3 miniconcarne, Jul 4, 2014
    Yeah, it's been brazed, definatley repaired, a profesional looking job. Think Getrag did it at the factory?....long shot.
     
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    #4 MCS02, Jul 4, 2014
    I doubted it. I would think they would use a new casing. Did you buy the car new?
     
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    #7 FranticFreddy, Jul 4, 2014
    I don't think they will use a broken case for a rebuild.
     
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    #8 miniconcarne, Jul 5, 2014
    I bought the complete engine, super charger and trans from an 06 JCW that had a tree fall on it (back half). It had 64k on it. This was what it looked like when I separated it from the engine and cleaned it. Was thinking about keeping it for a spare..
     
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    #9 miniconcarne, Jul 5, 2014
    I doubted it also.
     
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    #11 Steve, Jul 5, 2014
    So you able to scrape it all off?
     
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    #12 miniconcarne, Jul 25, 2014
    Yes I was. Crisp and clean!

    Now for my next query, is there anyway to find out if an LSD is inside?:fingerscrossed:
     
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    #14 ScottinBend, Jul 26, 2014
    Cooked on failed engine mount goo?

    Glad it all came off.