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    Price check on an unstamped 7R case?

    I have an unstamped factory replacement 7R case. Casting number 901.101.102.7R

    Linebored, shuffle pinned, boat tailed, case savers, set up for a 930 oil pump - all claimed to have been done by German Precision and Ollie's according to the previous owner.

    Unfortunately, it has a crack in one of the webbings for the journals - see attached photo

    It's for sale but I have no idea of its value.
    Can anyone help me out with that?

    I have more photos that can be sent directly, if someone is interested in seeing them.

    Thanks
    Bruce
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    Have you asked a machine shop if/how they would repair it? Generally, an unstamped 7R is fairly valuable to someone missing their car's original engine, as an unstamped case is better than an incorrect # engine. The machine work, if verifiable, adds value, but any buyer is likely to re line bore, as it's just prudent, and checking takes 80% of the effort of bore cleanup.

    I don't know enough about welding magnesium, but would think the case would have a potential failure point even if repaired. Seems an odd spot for a crack...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Gris View Post
    Seems an odd spot for a crack...
    Actually very common on race motors.

    I've run sandcast aluminum cases this way for a hundred hours but would be a little paranoid about a mag one.

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    http://www.locknstitch.com/metal_stitching.htm

    But this area might be toot hin for that...

    From a mechanical point of view, it is surprising to see such a crack in this polished area. That gives an idea of the stress level!

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