On Friday 28 September 2007 02:35 pm, Marty Clark wrote:
> Thanks Randall. I briefly thought of pulling the covers while the car was
> running but had never heard of that being done so I decided to not try it.
> Glad to hear it can be done with caution. I did decide to replace it
> because it was over three years old any here in the desert that pushing it.
> I'll try peeking with the new one.
>
> Marty
>
Marty,
I gave up on those batteries years ago after acid caused my oil line to
rupture.
My first maint free battery was the AC Delco Freedom. That one lasted about
5-6 years. Cost about 75.
Last year I replaced that battery in the 3 with a Exide orbital. Last year the
price was < 100 + shipping.
This year the same battery went up to about 175. I shopped around and got 1
for the 4 for 135.
The battery is real compact, smaller than the GM battery and does it turn
those Lucas starters with some power.
I hope the batteries last in excess of 7 years.
During the off season, I use a battery tender to keep them fresh.
And I never will have to worry about acid leakage, corrosion etc.
For me the extra $ is worth it.
Just my 2 cents.
Bob
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