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Aug 16, 2001 | 05:02 AM

Bluto

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Build-up on battery terminal

Anyone else have this, I think Larry did. Any reason why. It looks like a calcification of on one of the terminals.

The engine has been cranking a little more on start up, and I think this is the reason.

Any recos on how to remove, the cause?

Thanks

Aug 16, 2001 | 05:09 AM

DavesTT

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Use a wire brush to remove the deposits. I think you can even get

battery terminal brushes. Im not sure why it happens, maybe moisture, its common on older batteries.

Aug 16, 2001 | 05:20 AM

RobbyTT

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Well - last time I saw your engine compartment (via intake posts) if looked like crap :)

Hose that sucker out and brush off the battery

It was dusty

Aug 16, 2001 | 05:33 AM

Bluto

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damn...

I did clean it last weekend, after the original pics where taken!

Let's see yours then tough guy :-p

Aug 16, 2001 | 05:44 AM

RTinNYC(again)

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Ewwwww!!! Clearly, the car must be replaced!!!

Aug 16, 2001 | 06:07 AM

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I have no pictures of it at work but why not wipe it out with each wash?

It's like taking a shower and not washing your *******. Yeah most people won't take a look in there but you want it clean, right?

Aug 16, 2001 | 06:25 AM

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Aug 16, 2001 | 06:43 AM

hoTTub

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Here is my serious recommendation on how to remove this build up >>>>

Seriously, take a can of Coca Cola, Pepsi what-eva and pour it onto the the terminals. You will see it fizz up and then use an old toothbrush or equivalent to get the *really* crusty stuff off, then rinse with a hose.

The soda counteracts the acid on the terminals and breaks it down

HTH

Aug 16, 2001 | 06:55 AM

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Bluto

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NO MORE A$$ COMMENTS

but I do wipe down all my jams after each wash FWIW!

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