[Jeff Chambers]

Remember that for it to be welded back in, they are going to have to 'prep' the pieces; probably by grinding the edges so that they've got a V to start filling with weld filler. Also remember that the welding will create shrinkage in the materials so those finished surfaces (block to bell) aren't going to be perfectly matched in the end.

Last time I was at my friend's transmission shop, he had two AOD casings in the scrap heap. So look around, you may be able to find a good casing easier than you think. Go ahead and slap it back together if you want, but be prepared to face the consequences of doing so. They may not be probable, but they are possible.