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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Well, to my surprise I had one of the factory Delco batteries that the factory tightened the Pos cable too tight and cracked the battery case. It lasted 4.4 years. When I removed the battery, I of course found that the acid was dripping out for some time and the battery tray was full of growing acid crap! I cleaned as much as I could with baking soda and water, but wanted to remove the battery tray. I have a 1999 coupe. I found three bolts that were in the bottom of the tray kind of in a triangle hole and removed them but still the try would not come out. Does ANYBODY know how to get the tray out so I can clean under it (and also recover my 5/16 box wrench I dropped under the tray)?

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Ron
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State College, PA :cheers:
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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There are 4 bolts not 3,take a closer look :yesnod:
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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Hmmm 4 huh? I found the three that go into the side but never saw a 4th. Any idea where that 4th one is?

Ron :crazy:
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Wow, thanks. I can not believe there was a 4th bolt! I looked for 7 beers for another bolt!

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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Wow, thanks. I can not believe there was a 4th bolt! I looked for 7 beers for another bolt!
Could be the law of diminishing returns taking effect :jester
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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Yes, for sure! :iagree:
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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Well I'm not the only one who has lost
a wrench there....
I had to get a very strong light and a
magnet to get it out. :yesnod:
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