Battery problems

[phantom wedge]

Hi gents after Ive been for a BLAST, I check under the hood and my battery has water on the top of it any idears please this is after every trip, Crawford.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..I think a battery will only leak if its overvoltage..Over temperature or a damage battery cell..Battery acid..(Sulphuric) is very corrosive and dangerous and should not be ignored..Dont want to scare you but get it looked at ASAP..Ziga

[Lean Machine]

I agree with Zig. Sounds like an overcharge or a faulty battery. Everything is built into the alternator so if its the charging system you'll be looking at a new alternator and if its the battery you'll be looking at a new battery. You can do a test with volt meter and it should read around 14 volts when the engine is running, anything above or below will probably require a replacemrnt alternator. I replaced my alternator in the summer because the problem on mine was undercharge and a glowing ignition light on the dash which was only detectable at night. Get it checked or check it asap as sulphuric acid is not very pleasant.

[Wedg1e]

The voltage regulator and brush-box are a detachable unit on the rear of the alternator and can be replaced for about £12.

[phantom wedge]

Cheers gents will get it checked ASAP.

[phantom wedge]

Hi thanks for all info alternater off the car in the shop to be tested,Big Thanks Gents,Crawford.

[phantom wedge]

Hi Gents Alternater back on car new voltage reg/new bearings,Bushes,its back on the car only time will tell if the Battery is ok, Crawford.

[Lean Machine]

Nice one. Well done. Hopefully that will be the end of your problem.