[Chevelle-list] AC Delco Battery (off topic)

[brian hollingshead]

A lot of sidepost batteries have that problem. It seems like Delco had a problem with that a few years ago, but their newest batteries seem to be working better. I work for Interstate Batteries and have seen a lot of sidepost batteries come back with the problems you are describing. One of the main causes seems to be over-tightening of the bolts. There is not a lot of extra room in there and the bolts will punch through the back of the terminal if they are too tight causing acid to leak out. Which is why your positive post fell out. It seems to be the big flaw with these batteries.
 
Brian 
"71 350 Malibu


From: robertbelz at msn.comTo: chevelle-list at chevelles.netDate: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:21:00 -0700Subject: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco Battery (off topic)



Has anyone else had problems with leaking AC Delco sidepost batteries?
 
I had 2 replaced in my 99 Chev truck, first one was under warranty, the second was on my dime, went to an Optima Red Top after that.
The leaky battery ruined the positive cables and made a mess of the battery tray and frame rail.
 
I replaced the one in my C5 vette before it had the chance to ruin anything. Put in an Optima there too.
 
Today I pulled the back seat in my wifes Bonneville SSEi and that sob Delco had leaked and ate up the floor pan and made a mess out of everything.
The positive post pulled right out.
This really sucked with it being under the back seat, battery acid nice and close to the carpet, upolstery etc.
 
Now I need to find a replacement that is configured with the gas release vents that go throught the floor pan.
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Belz
71 SS454 with a Red Top too.
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