you can tig weld it........use the proper filler rod and make sure it is real clean by brushing it with a stainless steel brush before you weld it.

 

cloakerz, thanks, I will have to go to a welding shop and see how much that will cost. I used to use oxy/acetylene for minor welding/brazing when I was a auto mech in the 70's. I know very little about welding any other metals.

A new cover is $150. I dont know how much a used one would go for (if I can find one)

redman, I asked one of the parts guys at a dealer, he said he "thought" a RC51 cover would work. so, I would need to be positive before I spent money on a part that might work.

 

no rc cover will not fit.

welding will prob cost more than used off ebay.

 

I asked a guy about welding (on another list, lives near me though), he said it would be expensive. I told him a new cover was $150 and that I hadnt found a aftermarket one. He said that he could get it done (and strengthen it) for less than a new one.( with the caveot that he needed to see it first and see how much damage it had)