battery terminate
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Burning Brakes
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From: dallas tx
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My positive terminal got corroded. While trying to losen the nuts to clean it, the stud broke off.
What is the best fix to replace the terminal? I want to avoid replacing the entire positive cable.
What is the best fix to replace the terminal? I want to avoid replacing the entire positive cable.
Last edited by wratran; Feb 3, 2010 at 04:55 PM. Reason: TYPO
Le Mans Master
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From: Livonia MI
If it were my car, I'd replace the whole cable, as it's not that big a deal. Second would be to drill/grind out the broken bolt stud and replace it. Don't cut the clamp off and replace it with some dime store cheapo clamp on piece, as your car deserve's much better than that. Maybe try some of those red/green anti corrosion terminal felt's next time. Not sure if they help much, but only a few buck's.
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From: Berwyn IL
The nut on the terminal stud is "special" in that the bottom is tapered to provide the clamping action. To the best of my knowledge the nut is not available separately from GM. As advised above, your best bet is to replace the entire cable.
Please note the torque value for the nut embossed on the bottom of the plastic terminal cover(s). I don't recall what it is without looking, but it is important to stick to it.
Please note the torque value for the nut embossed on the bottom of the plastic terminal cover(s). I don't recall what it is without looking, but it is important to stick to it.
Last edited by 9C1; Feb 4, 2010 at 09:19 AM. Reason: torque note.
