 OT: 911 Battery Acid Leakage, How to treat to prevent further damage |
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| orthobiz |
 Jul 3 2009, 08:32 PM
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As some may know, my 911 buddy and I almost didn't make the Parade because his voltage regulator overcharged the battery on his 87 Carrera. We switched out the Optima, put a conventional battery from a FLAPS and limped back to a Porsche specialist. After the Parade trip (awesome!), new alternator installed, what's the best way to treat the front trunk battery area to prevent further damage? There's some blistered paint from acid exposure and I dime sized hole in the carpeting (which he'll probably keep).
This is a primo all-original car. Any thoughts on repainting/refinishing this corner of the car? Also, does anyone know if a new genuine Bosch alternator is likely to cure this overcharging problem? As best I can tell, it's pretty common for this model. Thanks, Paul |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 3 2009, 11:43 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Am I confused? I thought people put up with that Optima crap because they "don't leak and cause corrosion problems". Please tell again the reasons for switching .......................
The Cap'n, the Anti-Optima |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Jul 4 2009, 05:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 3 2009, 09:43 PM)  Am I confused? I thought people put up with that Optima crap because they "don't leak and cause corrosion problems". Please tell again the reasons for switching ....................... The Cap'n, the Anti-Optima Cap'n the way I interpret the original post is that the Optima was cooked by the over charging alternator so it was replaced by a conventional battery. I think it was that battery that leaked the acid. Unless a Optima battery is damaged ( cracked case ) I don't think they can leak. I'll be honest I've had a red top Optima in my 911 for years and I'm going with a yellow top in my 914.To each his own. |
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orthobiz OT: 911 Battery Acid Leakage Jul 3 2009, 08:32 PM
Vacca Rabite Neutralize the acid with baking soda and clear wat... Jul 3 2009, 09:22 PM GeorgeRud You might consider putting in one of the acid neut... Jul 3 2009, 10:40 PM
orthobiz
Am I confused? I thought people put up with tha... Jul 4 2009, 08:13 AM r_towle I agree with Zach (rare) to wash everything really... Jul 4 2009, 08:15 AM J P Stein The Optima has 2 vents on top.
If you over charge/... Jul 4 2009, 08:29 AM r_towle Seems like an issue that may happen more often as ... Jul 4 2009, 09:37 AM orthobiz
Seems like an issue that may happen more often as... Jul 5 2009, 08:08 AM charliew House voltage is ac, alternating current, the spik... Jul 5 2009, 04:58 PM |
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