battery question *************
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There is a recess in the back of the tray that the back lip of the base of the battery has to fit into. MIne took a bit of effort to work it into place. Also, the stock hold-down shoe will work fine but I did get a better one from Optima that worked better (see pic). I called them and they sent it to me free of charge.
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My Optima Red Top fit just fine in the tray and the stock hold down piece worked well also. Takes a little patience but it should hold tight.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
My Optima Red Top fit just fine in the tray and the stock hold down piece worked well also. Takes a little patience but it should hold tight.
Put one in our '02 a couple of months ago, BUT, our '00 still has the original Delco in it. Car was born in 12/99. Am I driving on borrowed time with the original? Ampmeter reads OK; no acid leaks. 
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Originally Posted by speedfreek155
Mine went in w/no problems . Just a little shimmying into place . 
Mine went into place with no problems.
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From: Lake Norman NC
Had the original AC Delco Battery leak 
, Dealer replaced with a new one 
, replacement battery leaked & the entire terminal fell out of the battery 
, Lots more battery acid . Battery was still under warrenty 
but saved my self the future trouble and purchased a red top. The red top fit in just fine 
. No problems!
*Knock on Wood*
, Dealer replaced with a new one , replacement battery leaked & the entire terminal fell out of the battery , Lots more battery acid . Battery was still under warrenty but saved my self the future trouble and purchased a red top. The red top fit in just fine . No problems! *Knock on Wood*
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i got it in a couple times with the stock hold-down, and if I tighten it too much, then the battery pops out from beneath the hold-down. When I adjust it properly...it stays for a while, but keeps shimmying loose....and then the cables loosen....etc etc. I tried afro-engineering it as best I could with the stock hold-down, but it keeps coming loose.
I emailed optima for their hold down. i looks like exactly what I need, just a slighty larger lip to grab ahold of the battery.
I emailed optima for their hold down. i looks like exactly what I need, just a slighty larger lip to grab ahold of the battery.
