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If you read from my recent thread, it turns out that my battery is going bad. Big deal, easy to replace. Well, the positive battery terminal is incredibly corroded, and in trying to get the bolt off we've stripped the bolt! I tried WD-40 and then vice grips, but it still will not turn! Is there anything else I can do other than taking a hacksaw to that bolt??
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Cut it off at the bottom of the + terminal right where the cable starts, and splice a new one on. You may want to replace the all the cables for self assurance.sigpic -
Or you could use a pipe wrench. They work on anything, trust me I'm a plumber.I speak the truth, I say what other don\'t say.<br />I am a ***.Comment
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yeah, i would go get some type of terminal repair kit and just replace itComment
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coke works, and so does a little baking soda mixed with water... liquid wrench for corroded terminals. just don't splash it all over the place risk and crossing your poles.Comment
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DANG STRAIGHT!Originally posted by L32Projekt:
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How did you strip the bolt? Thats takes years of practice and lots of work to accomplish...255/50R16 Tires, Pioneer Deck, Pioneer 4 Way speakers, PPI Amps, JL subs, Spec Stage 3 Clutch, Optima Yellow TopComment
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Side post terminals are easy to replace, just cut it and carefully splice a new one on. They also sell anti corrosion spray to, you could spray it down for future protection.-Chris<br />2001 Pewter Camaro M5<br />Current Mods: NOS Dry Kit and a few others<br />N/A: 15.5@88.9MPH<br />N2O: ??? <br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jtusa69888\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/jtusa69888</a>Comment
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wordOriginally posted by L32Projekt:
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:cool:Originally posted by L32Projekt:
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That or baking soda and water.2001 Black Z28 M6<br />Sprayed, slotted, geared and more~Comment
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Use WD-40 like you already done, just let it sit for a while then do what Bob recommended, use a pipe wrench. Even thought you cut the cable off you still have to get the bolt off so why not just start w/ the hardest task. I've used electronic parts cleaner and it "sometimes" works in these tuff situations. You can always use Xtralarge vice grips too. Later [img]smile.gif[/img]Originally posted by BobsSilverSix:
Or you could use a pipe wrench. They work on anything, trust me I'm a plumber.---Niño---<br /><i>95\' silver 5 spd</i>Comment
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