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May 8, 2006 | 11:00 PM

Ditmeion

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Stripped battery threads

Besides buying a new battery, is there any way to fix?...it is a red top Optima.
The battery is only 3 months old...doesn't look like I could get a tap in there due to the shallowness of the hole.
I partially blame Racetronix for the cheesy bolts they supplied with their fuel pump, but what can you do.
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May 8, 2006 | 11:03 PM

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...its still under manufacter warenty...take it back?

May 8, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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Well I bought it off eBay...so I would probably have to send it back to Optima directly...if possible, I'd like to fix it...maybe convert it to the top post connections

May 8, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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does it have top posts or only the GM style sides?

May 9, 2006 | 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ditmeion

Fear of this happening is exactly what kept me from ******* with the battery at all when I did my Racetronix pump install. + to the alternator + post and I left the unnecessary ground upgrade cable in the bag.
But as far as the battery goes it is certainly still under warranty as Waiting said, though I doubt that covers stripped bolt holes. Take it to a local AZ, Kragen, Pep Boys, whatever is around and see if they can help you out. If they can Im sure they would have no problem ordering it for you.