RUNAMUCK Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Someone at a battery shop once told me costing the terminals in vaseline would prevent that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just seems weird it's the only car I've ever had do it When the battery is in something else its doesnt do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 It's effected by the rate of charge and state of thr battery as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Does anyone know a good supplier of total oils that take online orders/delivery? Most I've found online are all "Give us a call". Nah bro, fuck that. No ppl please. Take my money and send me the goods without any interaction! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Wasnt @shandawg a total oil guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmuppet Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 On 17/04/2022 at 16:07, JustHarry said: What causes this? It's on my ms65 crown. Internally regulated alternator that charges at 14v. It's always done it and it's pretty annoying A cup of very hot water with a tablespoon of baking soda and your old toothbrush will clean it up. There are a couple of products to stop it coming back. Korode Kure (Repco?) or CRC Battery terminal protector. Don't know what does it. I suspect material of terminal (non lead) with a dusting of battery acid from fuming causing electrolysis across dissimilar metals. I haven't seen it happen on lead clamps. Supercheap do a wire brush terminal and post cleaner cheap. Worth cleaning terminals properly so the alt doesn't overcharge/ boil the battery trying to sense across high ohms connections. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 2 hours ago, moparmuppet said: A cup of very hot water with a tablespoon of baking soda and your old toothbrush will clean it up. There are a couple of products to stop it coming back. Korode Kure (Repco?) or CRC Battery terminal protector. Don't know what does it. I suspect material of terminal (non lead) with a dusting of battery acid from fuming causing electrolysis across dissimilar metals. I haven't seen it happen on lead clamps. Supercheap do a wire brush terminal and post cleaner cheap. Worth cleaning terminals properly so the alt doesn't overcharge/ boil the battery trying to sense across high ohms connections. Thanks I've cleaned it with contact cleaner. Just spray it off I suspect the alternator was unwell as it also stopped charging a week ago. Replacement alternator still does it. Just not as bad. I should go get some terminal protector . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Cup of warm water with baking sofa works wonders. undo the terminal and put it in the cup. gets everything off. old auto sparkle trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Hot water works too, boil the jug, pour over, done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I remember dad doing that on the old mk4 zodiac wagon we had. I think he just liked the fact it cleaned off all the oily mess around the area too and helped keep it shiny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Anyone have a handle on what kind of turbos are commonly available from wreckers these days? Like 18 years ago I could go to PickAPart knowing there was a pretty good chance there would be a GT Legacy there that I can get a IHI VF8 off for ~$70. I think they charge ~$90 these days. But what cars should I be looking at now? I'm looking for something similar to a T25... but not 30+ years old. I have a T25 off a CA18DET... it has a little play but hasn't hit the sides, so I assume I could rebuild it. But maybe I can get something more modern for the price of the rebuild kit??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 A good mate of mine has become a horsey spouse over the past few years. The float is a tandem axle, with braked axle, 5 stud with a 5" PCD. What are the (hopefully) 14" wheel options, and does anyone have a pair or more available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Were commys 5×5"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfashark Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Close enough. 5 x 5" is old Chev innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 That's old 60s and 70s pontiac /Chevrolet. As far as getting a pair of wheels.... Future proofing is probably better to go 5x114.3 and use a toyota/nissan steel wheel. Might be a bit of outlay to change the hubs. But will save headaches further down the line 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 minute ago, JustHarry said: That's old 60s and 70s pontiac /Chevrolet. As far as getting a pair of wheels.... Future proofing is probably better to go 5x114.3 and use a toyota/nissan steel wheel. Might be a bit of outlay to change the hubs. But will save headaches further down the line and possibly save the wart-infested ball-ache of unobtainium bearings, like we were yapping about t'other day 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Jeep use 5x127 as well, but I doubt you will be finding 14s on 99+ Cherokee etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Chev pickup is 5 on 5 / 5×127 *edit* not suzuki Probably all 15" though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, cletus said: Also suzuki Suzuki 4wd? 5x5.5 139.7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Mof said: Lada 4wd? 5x5.5 139.7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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