MX5's (Miata's) are supposed to have some kind of sealed battery, unfortunately
I can't say what it's like as mine doesn't have one (I got a 'caution' from the
vehicle inspectors at registration). However, as their batteries are so small,
I'm not sure they're a good option.
Vic
Paul Heuer wrote:
> Hi Bob,
> I found a 'semi-sealed' battery for my car. It has a vent pipe coming
> out of the top that I routed through the drain hole in the bottom of the
> battery tray. The filler holes on the top have a sealed 'snap' cover
> that can only be opened when the battery is removed from the car, and
> they have no vent holes in them. Unfortunately I bought the battery in
> Australia, and can't recall the name. The battery guy said they use it
> on cars/boats where you don't want the fumes building up inside an
> enclosed area. Hopefully this means no acid in the battery enclosure,
> and no need for a tray!
> Cheers,
> Paul.
>
> On Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at 05:37 AM, Berghult, Bob wrote:
>
> > Hi Paul,
> > If you find a source, I think we all would like to know. Also, one
> > item I think we all should have is a battery tray. I have looked all
> > over,
> > but the narrow width is hard to find. I've tried auto supply, boat
> > places,
> > battery shops, electrical repair shops, and the narrowest one I've
> > found is
> > 8 ". Anyone out there know of a source?
> > Bob Berghult
> > E-mail bob.berghult@lmco.com
> > AlpineBob@bellsouth.net
> > Series II, B9119501 LSRX SB 30 (wife's)
> > Series 3, B9203825 LRX GT 39 (son's)
> > Series IV, B9405637 LRX 39 (mine)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul Heuer [mailto:pheuer@earthlink.net]
> > Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 8:30 PM
> > To: Mailing List Alpines
> > Subject: Heater drain tray
> >
> > Hi all,
> > The list is quiet and I can't work on my car - dangerous combination! So
> > my thoughts turn to bits I'd like to find...
> >
> > Is the rubber drain tray under the heater core available as a repro
> > unit, either from SS/Curt, or from the UK? I've seen the 'duckbill
> > valve' advertised, but not the whole tray.
> >
> > I saw one one recently on ebay - about 10 minutes after the auction
> > ended - grrr.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Paul in St Louis.
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