Sagaris Battery Removal

[R4DDC]

Morning all,
Despite being on accumate , insufficient charge to turn over ,so taking old one out.
I’ve got the “bible” but a daft question when trying to take off the single battery clamp - it won’t budge !
Is the nut on top side welded to the clamp as trying top and bottom and clamp is simply twisting against battery..Off to find some WD 40 in meantime..
Ta.

[clive f]

clamp should come out by undoing the bolt from under the car.

[mk1fan]

The clamps rust up pretty quickly. Stainless versions are available but pretty easy to make up - a bent bit of plate and nut plus a bolt and locking washer.

[R4DDC]

Thanks for replies , got there in the end !
As you say , rusted on so have cleaned up thread and put a dab of copper slip on in meantime.

[crimbo]

What battery did you stick on?

[R4DDC]

Hi,
It was a UK Type 69 / P7024 .
My car is a Sept 2005 registered model.
Cheers

[crimbo]

Cheers ive sorted it I got an 069 yuasa, little taller but fits and is secure