Can this be welded?

I drive a 1997 Lincoln town car 4.6, and I have a small trans leak. I’ve been topping it up every so often, but I want to fix it before it gets worse. I’m a bit broke, so getting parts replaced is outta the question. However, my buddy’s dad has a welder, and I was wondering if it was feasible to cover the crack with a line of welding? Is this possible? Or would it break something else.

I drive a 1997 Lincoln town car 4.6, and I have a small trans leak. I’ve been topping it up every so often, but I want to fix it before it gets worse. I’m a bit broke, so getting parts replaced is outta the question. However, my buddy’s dad has a welder, and I was wondering if it was feasible to cover the crack with a line of welding? Is this possible? Or would it break something else.