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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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ok, my battery is leaking and its melting my aem battery tie down, do i need a new battery or can something be done about this one?




also there are some white spots on my intake that don't come off idk if this was caused by the same problem



any input on this would be appreciated, thanks guys
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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before we help you, do you swear to god never to rick roll again?
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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hmm... i'd just go with the a one lol

and.......

rick roll ftw!
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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yes i swear, it doesn't work twice in the same forum anyways
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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i dont believe there is anything that you can do about a leaking battery so your just going to have to get a new one
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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looks like the refill caps are a bit loose, they should sit flush to the surface. Try tightening them down.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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^^^ i tried that too, didn't work
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Is your intake stainless steal? you should get some polish or stainless steal cleaner and buff it out
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Optima Red FTW.....

Game...Set.....MATCH!
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Um duh. Get a new battery damn. Dont ever just let battery acid go everywhere man.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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get a new battery and use 7up to get the acid corrosion off
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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anybody know a good place to get a battery? the dealer wants $150 for it, sparks has it for $69 but they don't ship batteries
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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get an optima battery or something...
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by aRucard
anybody know a good place to get a battery? the dealer wants $150 for it, sparks has it for $69 but they don't ship batteries


i really hope this is a joke
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Better replace it dude.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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go to sears, get a new battery and leave off that aem tie down. and yes, get an optimum if you have the money. if not get a die hard gold or something like that.
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Originally Posted by ERIK-TC
Originally Posted by aRucard
anybody know a good place to get a battery? the dealer wants $150 for it, sparks has it for $69 but they don't ship batteries


i really hope this is a joke
why would it be a joke?
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Walmart!!! Its a battery who the hell cares what kind it is. I mean Optima's are the shiznit if you got the cash and if you willing to spend 150 at the dealer for a battery which is extremely laughable you can afford an Optima. If your running a huge system then I would say Optima if not a WALMART battery will do even for a small system just make sure you get a Capacitor regardless what people say its a good thing for saving your battery and alternator.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
get a new battery and use 7up to get the acid corrosion off
new battery yes, but how is 7up, which is acidic, going to clean up the acid, use baking soda, its a base, it'll neutralize the acid, and make cleanup easy.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nominal_asu
Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
get a new battery and use 7up to get the acid corrosion off
new battery yes, but how is 7up, which is acidic, going to clean up the acid, use baking soda, its a base, it'll neutralize the acid, and make cleanup easy.
LOL ^ that is correct indeed



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