chain case cover cracked.

[grizztracks]

I was having trouble putting the sled into reverse and dicovered the bottom linkage was hitting the toe kick plate. I later discovered that the chain case lube was low and while doing other repairs found a crack around the drain plug. I must have ran over a rock and the plastic under panel obviously isn't enough protection for the the magnesium case. I probably could get away with a JB-weld repair for now but has anyone successfully welded the magnesium chain case? If anyone has one for sale let me know.

 

[grizztracks]

I just checked the price on a new housing. $122 plus shipping which is a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. I think I'll try to fabricate some sort of guard to protect the case better.

 

[canoehead]

Hi Grizz
Are you positive it's mag? I'm thinkin it's cast AL.

 

[grizztracks]

If you look at the top picture, just below the brake rotor it says "magnesium" so I'm assuming it is. I know it can be TIG welded much like aluminum but I've never tried welding magnesium and I'm not sure who can do it in my area.

 

[canoehead]

Just sent you a PM with tig details. Personally I'd pop for a new one.

 

[Zrxpilot]

That blows. Someone that fixes boat props will know how to tig Magnesium. Im guessing its a lot like aluminum.

$122.00 seems reasonable for that part. I cant imagine any tig welder firiing up his rig for less than 60 bucks.

 

[grizztracks]

That blows. Someone that fixes boat props will know how to tig Magnesium. Im guessing its a lot like aluminum.

$122.00 seems reasonable for that part. I cant imagine any tig welder firiing up his rig for less than 60 bucks.

Yea, I'm thinking it's actually a magnesium alloyed aluminum. I'm looking for someone in my area that can repair it so I can continue to ride. I'll probably order a new case at that price but didn't want to waste time waiting for it to arrive. The season is short enough.

 

[MNBlizzard]

Yes, it can be welded by someone in the know. I successfully had the internal chain tensioner pin welded a few years ago on my RX. The nytro case appears to be similar.