Husqvarna 445 broke casing

[rw48]

Got a 455 with a broke case by the lower right corner where the spring attaches and the chain throw off guard is at. Saw only has a few hours on it but I don't have receipt for Lowes. It was a gift last Christmas. Any ides on how to fix it? Thank you.

 

[hamish]

Post a pic so the damage can be assessed.

JB Weld is your friend, so long as proper prep is done.

 

[cus_deluxe]

well said

 

[Chris-PA]

I'm curious how it got broken? This was related to other recent discussions about plastic cased saws and known failures of them.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Wanting to see pics too. I had a 455 come in with a chunk missing from the oil tank under bar mount area in front. IMO chain hit it. I repaired with expoy putty steel stuff to plug hole and then for extra measure used seal-all on top of that in a coating.
Last time I talked to owner said still holding a year 2 later.

I posted pics of repair on CR on another site.

 

[rw48]

Hope these pictures show up.
Having problems getting pictures in.

 

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[rw48]

Not sure what happened. The plastic is broke there and in the clutch brake housing. Only has a few hours on it. It is a 2011 but seems to have been built cheaper than my 346xp. I will try some of the suggestions. Thank you.

 

[Chris-PA]

Looks to be related to the A/V spring mount. Did the bar get pinched?

 

[rw48]

The guy who gave it to me never does any thing wrong. But I wouldn't be surprised. Nice present since he knows I like to mess with them.

 

[Big_Wood]

i would check the swap meet for a different used case, someone has to have a parts saw. you'll never be able to make it as strong as it once was.