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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by vincep99, Jan 18, 2013.

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  1. vincep99

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    #1 vincep99, Jan 18, 2013
    What is everyone using for a battery hold down on their TRs? I have a model 75 battery (maybe that can be optimized too as there is room) and the original clamp is long gone so I use a NAPA universal clamp. It is basically a long screw with a plastic wedge (and spacers) that puts a vertical axial force on the bottom of the battery. It loosens up a couple of times every year.
     
  2. 302Tim

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    #2 302Tim, Jan 18, 2013
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    For reference I still have the original setup--the bolt is stupid expensive if even still available but the bracket is ~$10.00 and is available. Seems you could have a machine shop make a bolt for a whole lot cheaper than $227.00, or buy a long threaded metric bolt and trap the bracket between two nuts. Your NAPA setup sounds similar to OEM with the exception of the bracket being metal. Mine hasn't loosened in 1.5 yrs of operation.
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  3. Rifledriver

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    #3 Rifledriver, Jan 18, 2013
    A standard 8mm bolt can be used.

    I have really big hands and I can reach down there to install it.

    And you are right. If it is a correct battery and mounted properly they never come loose.
     
  4. vincep99

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    #4 vincep99, Jan 19, 2013
    Thanks for the feedback, I was hoping someone had a photo of the original setup!

    I will do as suggested and use an 8 mm bolt. One quick question: can you tell me your source for the brackets for $10? I looked on Ricambi's site and they were $87.
     
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    #5 carguy, Jan 19, 2013
    302TIM's pictures above is the correct one....
     
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    #6 turbo-joe, Jan 19, 2013
    some BMW ( where the battery is in the front ) and also VW have the same battery holder, or nearly the same. the thread is 8 mm but the head is a 8 or 10 mm hexagonal
     
  7. Melvok

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    #7 Melvok, Jan 19, 2013
    Go to a local carbroker, you will be surprised how many EU cars have a small bracket that will do the same ... ;)
     
  8. Rifledriver

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    #8 Rifledriver, Jan 19, 2013
    I just looked and it is $9.18


    There was not a single part on the entire page for $87



    No wonder people complain about prices.
     
  9. vincep99

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    #9 vincep99, Jan 20, 2013
    Thanks for spotting that! I must have made a mistake and found the wrong clamp. sorry.
     

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