Battery Tray Angst - Pleas Help?
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Battery Tray Angst - Pleas Help?
Guys, Guys...
I had to replace the battery today in my 'owned for a month' 964.
Bit surprised to see so much rust in the battery tray, but then I find a tube dangling just above the rustiest area? could this be the culprit??
I've attached a photo, the tube comes out of the N/S Wing just above the battery but goes no-where, any Ideas where this should be going or am i on the wrong tracks completely?
Many Thanks
I had to replace the battery today in my 'owned for a month' 964.
Bit surprised to see so much rust in the battery tray, but then I find a tube dangling just above the rustiest area? could this be the culprit??
I've attached a photo, the tube comes out of the N/S Wing just above the battery but goes no-where, any Ideas where this should be going or am i on the wrong tracks completely?
Many Thanks
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Thanks. Replaced the old battery with a Bosch, will that have a vent hole to connect the tube to?
Re the rust can I treat it or are you thinking cut out and weld?
Re the rust can I treat it or are you thinking cut out and weld?
#4
If the rust is just on the surface you will be able to get away with giving it a good wire brushing, treat it with some rust killer and then paint it.
If it is very flakey, tap it with a screwdriver, if chunks come off or you end up with a hole get a patch welded in.
You may also want to ascertain why it is rusty. Has a battery leaked in the past, or is water getting in? Check seals.
You will have to keep on top of all these littele jobs.
Cheers
keith
If it is very flakey, tap it with a screwdriver, if chunks come off or you end up with a hole get a patch welded in.
You may also want to ascertain why it is rusty. Has a battery leaked in the past, or is water getting in? Check seals.
You will have to keep on top of all these littele jobs.
Cheers
keith
#5
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I encountered something similar on my car.
I haven't taken the time to address it, but I did order the POR15 starter kit, so sooner than later i'll wire brush it and treat it w/ the rust treatment.
I haven't taken the time to address it, but I did order the POR15 starter kit, so sooner than later i'll wire brush it and treat it w/ the rust treatment.
#6
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Neutralize the acid residue with a mixture of baking soda and water. Pour it on let it "fizz" and then pour some more on it, as a temporary "fix" then spray WD40 on it until you can properly remove it
Rust is cancer..
Rust is cancer..
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#8
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Many of the new 'gel filled' style batteries like Bosch and Yuasa produce are sealed for life and can't be topped up. So these don't have a vent to connect the tube to. Any battery you buy where there are removable caps that you can top up with deionzed water should have a vent to push the tube on to.
#9
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Hi
I had some rust under the battery on the floor of my 993. I wire brushed the area and sprayed some Valvoline Tectyl ML into the ribbing and sprayed Valvoline Tectyl Bodysafe on the surface. It cures to a waxy finish and will stop the rust. You can also get it off easily for inspection.
The problem with rust killers/converters is that the rust will come back underneath the converted surface.
Berni
I had some rust under the battery on the floor of my 993. I wire brushed the area and sprayed some Valvoline Tectyl ML into the ribbing and sprayed Valvoline Tectyl Bodysafe on the surface. It cures to a waxy finish and will stop the rust. You can also get it off easily for inspection.
The problem with rust killers/converters is that the rust will come back underneath the converted surface.
Berni
#11
Nordschleife Master
Any update here? I have not moved forward w/ the rust treatment on mine (pictured above).
Should I drill holes in the battery plate to get the rust killer between the front tub and the battery plate?
Should I drill holes in the battery plate to get the rust killer between the front tub and the battery plate?