Battery terminal bolt replacement

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by kmatheson, Jun 14, 2006.

  1. kmatheson

    kmatheson Guest

    Is it possible to replace just the bolts on the battery cables? The
    terminal clamps are still in useable condition, but the nuts are
    *rounded* so that a wrench won't stay on them anymore.

    Would most auto part stores have the replacment bolts?

    Thanks,

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Jun 14, 2006
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  2. kmatheson

    damnnickname Guest

    Since no one knows what kind of vehicle this is it would be hard to answer
    such a question. Some bolts are part of the harness.

    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    damnnickname, Jun 14, 2006
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  3. kmatheson

    kmatheson Guest

    It is a 1990 Dodge Spirit. It has the conventional (top of battery)
    terminals, as opposed to the GM *side terminal* style.

    I realize that I could replace both cables to as a solution too, but
    they are still in useable condition, from what I can tell.

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Jun 14, 2006
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  4. kmatheson

    John Kunkel Guest

    Any decent auto supply will have replacement square-headed bolts and hex
    nuts packaged together.
     
    John Kunkel, Jun 14, 2006
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  5. kmatheson

    maxpower Guest

    yes those are replaceable

    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    maxpower, Jun 14, 2006
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  6. kmatheson

    kmatheson Guest

    Thanks for the responses. Replacements were only $1.49 at the parts
    store. I also got some spray on terminal protectant. The felt washers
    did not hold up very well. The battery, if you can believe it, is
    almost 9 years old. The warranty was only for 6 years.

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Jun 15, 2006
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