Battery terminal questions
#1
Battery terminal questions
Just had to replace my battery because it's been dying for the last few months. First off, I had very bad corrosion on the negative terminal, so bad I had to use channel locks to get the bolt off because the 5/16 wrench wouldn't fit.
How hard is it to replace the battery terminals? Do I have to rePlace both at the same time?
Also, the new battery is a bit bigger, so it doesn't secure with the bolt, could I rig something up, or buy a different hold down kit?
Thanks
How hard is it to replace the battery terminals? Do I have to rePlace both at the same time?
Also, the new battery is a bit bigger, so it doesn't secure with the bolt, could I rig something up, or buy a different hold down kit?
Thanks
#2
They should have given you the exact same battery size unless you asked for a bigger one. They do have aftermarket hold downs and I think most auto parts stores carry some. No, you don't have to replace both terminal ends at once. Before you replace the end, cut open the insulation at least a few inches to see how far the corrosion goes. For me, if it even gets close to an inch, I replace the entire cable.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dalmatian90
General Technical & Electrical
4
08-05-2015 04:16 PM