92 KDX Exhaust port in cylinder issue

[RedrumVa]

Now this question may sound completely stupid but I just got this bike from a guy and during the tear down i noticed that the exhaust port on the front of the motor is broken on the right side where one of the retainer springs connects. Dose anyone know of a crutch/fix for this in the short term while trying to find a new top cylinder? I will try to post some pictures tomorrow when I get off duty. Thanks in advance

[Vossman]

Is it just the tab the spring hooks to or part of the actual flange?

[KDXGarage]

TIG weld?

[Molly's 70]

x2 TIG weld

[Molly's 70]

I hope to see pictures. A lot of times material can be built up & then just drill a new hole.

[KDXGarage]

Click on "Full editor"

then Attachments

then "Add files"

then select the file from your computer (maybe your phone too??)