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Discussion in '348/355' started by Mike in ATL, Oct 18, 2005.

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  1. Mike in ATL

    Mike in ATL Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
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    Mike
    #1 Mike in ATL, Oct 18, 2005
    I was rummaging around a box of misc parts that came with the car. Then I looked around the engine & noticed that one of the pieces in the box looks like it fits over the battery.

    Is it important to be reinstalled? I tried to fit it on but there is a big round green knob over the terminal & a red wire strapped to the front that wont allow the piece to fit.

    What do you guys think? Problem or not?
     
  2. Miltonian

    Miltonian F1 Veteran

    Dec 11, 2002
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    #2 Miltonian, Oct 18, 2005
    You don't really need the battery cover, but don't throw it away. The dealer would probably charge $200 for a new one. I've been driving my 348 for almost six years now without a battery cover, with no ill effect.

    The big green knob is likely to be a disconnect switch, not original on cars with rear batteries, I don't think. Mine doesn't have one.

    If you really want a battery cover, and the original one no longer fits, I think you can get bigger battery covers at marine supply stores. There is a lot more room to work around the battery if you remove the left rear tire and inner fender liner (easy).
     
  3. amorepresto

    amorepresto Karting

    Jul 14, 2004
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    #3 amorepresto, Oct 18, 2005
    I don’t know what the other folks are going to say.
    But, I leave my battery cover off. It makes it much easier to hook my battery maintainer up to the battery & take it off again when I’m going out for a spin. Dave
     

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