Vectra battery clamp

Discussion in 'Vectra' started by Martin, Dec 2, 2005.

  1. Martin

    Martin Guest

    Hi all

    Just had to replace battery on my 1996 Veccy 1.8 GLS (petrol) and
    (inevitably...or maybe carelessness?) the bolt holding the clamp which grips
    foot of battery has sheared off.

    Before trying to drill out stud and fitting a nut and bolt (which maybe
    possible but doesn't look easy with my ancient Black & Decker...) does
    anyone have any alternative ideas of how I could fix battery safely? For
    the moment it's relying on the cables, and I'm trying to avoid
    crash-stops... :-(

    Many thanks for any ideas...
     
    Martin, Dec 2, 2005
    #1
  2. Martin

    mikeFNB Guest

    bungie cord!

    mike
     
    mikeFNB, Dec 3, 2005
    #2
  3. Martin

    Martin Guest

    Brilliant Mike - I wish I'd though of that .... but when I tried it, and
    then braked sharply, the battery flew back and forth between the car in
    front and my boot... :-(

    More seriously, I've just attacked the stud with my 30+ year old black and
    decker, and... success!! All securely bolted in place now, thanks.
     
    Martin, Dec 4, 2005
    #3
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