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Title: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 18:51:10: Hi guys,

Is this how to fit one of these.....

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_225569_langId_-1_categoryId_255205#tab4

..... to my Omega's battery to get it through the MOT......

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/batttray_zps31471ac3.png) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/batttray_zps31471ac3.png.html)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 October 2013, 19:01:40: What's wrong with the original one :-\
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2013, 19:03:19: Yep, the original one just needs a single bolt in the centre of the battery. To fit that one, you'll need to hack some extra holes in the inner wing.

As said, what's up with the original? If it's missing, just get someone to send you one from a breaker. :y
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 October 2013, 19:04:30: ;D
Bloody Hell Steve ;D
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Andy B on 21 October 2013, 19:28:44: Quote from: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 18:51:10
Hi guys,

Is this how to fit one of these.........

I think you might need a hole in the bonnet too to clear the front tie bar ....... ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: omega3000 on 21 October 2013, 19:58:37: If the bolts snapped just drill it out put new bolt in , lost the bracket ..plenty at breakers or make one hillbilly style :)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: omegod on 21 October 2013, 20:30:39: Got a spare clamp here if you need one Webby
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: dbug on 21 October 2013, 20:32:09: Quote from: Emd on 21 October 2013, 19:58:37
If the bolts snapped just drill it out put new bolt in , lost the bracket ..plenty at breakers or make one hillbilly style :)

+1 or a large custom "bent" washer if no bracket ;)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 20:38:55: Thanks guys. Omegod you have pm :)

With the hell frauds one you may laugh but I could run a die down it if needed extra threads and hacksaw the tops off if they're too long :)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 20:39:58: ... In answer too the question re what's up with it...... Lost the plate ::) and the bolt is stuck in. Il see if mole grips wil get it out :y
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: tunnie on 21 October 2013, 20:40:26: Quote from: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 20:39:58
... In answer too the question re what's up with it...... Lost the plate ::) and the bolt is stuck in. Il see if mole grips wil get it out :y

Try a blast of plusgas :y
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 October 2013, 20:41:01: Will do mate :y
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: andymp on 22 October 2013, 16:20:58: I have the same problem. Still got the plate fortunately. The M8 bolt snapped. I plan to drill and tap it out. Should be easy enough to make a clamp plate with a piece of spare steel and a hacksaw?
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: andymp on 22 October 2013, 17:00:16: Just done it... Turned the snapped stub of the screw clockwise from underneath... Out it came! :y
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: robson on 22 October 2013, 17:31:52: Must be a common problem my bolt snapped off so I drilled it out and used a nut and bolt
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2013, 10:40:24: Its common due to some not using a wipe of grease on them (including the Krouts in the factory)
Title: Re: Is this how to fit battery clamp to Omega...
Post by: Andy B on 24 October 2013, 11:34:18: Quote from: Fuse18 on 24 October 2013, 10:40:24
Its common due to some not using a wipe of grease on them (including the Krouts in the factory)

My Astra G was the same, though the battery tray on those is plastic.