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(Message started by: Anto_95 on Feb 15^th, 2005, 11:34am)

Title: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by Anto_95 on Feb 15^th, 2005, 11:34am

Was wondering if anyone can help out with saving a badly corroded battery cradle and shelf/partition underneath. Have major leak into passenger floor. Cradle I think is spot welded to shelf below and here's is where I need to get at and possibly fibreglass. Have yet to see how aux fuse box is holding up but have had intermittent o/d light since buying about 5 weeks ago. Will get OBD done as soon as this is fixed. Ford said parts most likely available, but said to fibreglass to save cost. Would some sort of plaster mould be a good way of retaining the cradle part if I was to attempt fixing myself? Battery cover was never on this vehicle, probably should not have purchased this car, but have to get on with it now.

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by john.n on Feb 15^th, 2005, 5:55pm

You used to be able to get a replacement battery carrier panel. No short cuts however. The old one had to be removed and the new one welded in. Maybe ford or an aftermarket company (such as partspanels) make one. regards, john.n ???

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by Anto_95 on Feb 15^th, 2005, 6:59pm

Thanks John, I'll look into this. Latest suggestion was to cut out a piece of Aluminium sheet, place over corroded section and bond it in as well as pop rivet in place, may have to get rid of some of the carrier as the battery could sit too high.

Regards Anto.

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by SaveTheNight on Feb 15^th, 2005, 7:29pm

Hi anto ... is this an Ultima ? .. I have seen many Granada trays fall out but rarely a Scorp ?? ... regards ...STN

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by Anto_95 on Feb 15^th, 2005, 9:29pm

Hi STN, Yes this is a 95 Ultima, Tray is not falling out, but well on the way, causing enough leaks to be a major problem. Lucky the bubble wrap around the module under glove box has protected it, but have to get this sorted asap.

Regards,

Anto.

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by music_master on Feb 17^th, 2005, 9:23pm

hi anto do u have a battery cover

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by john.n on Feb 18^th, 2005, 7:10am

Just to add to this Anto, the battery needs to be secure when in place for mot purposes. john.n ;)

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by Anto_95 on Feb 18^th, 2005, 4:58pm

John.N and Musicmaster, Yes I do have a battery cover now, however this has probably been caused by a battery leaking at one point. Purchased this vehicle in the UK around 5 weeks ago and it was given a MOT two days prior to buying it. Top and side clamps were there hanging by a thread, didn't realise the extent of it until the water leak in interior. Will give the alum sheet a go this weekend, but have to make sure battery doesn't sit too high, also anchor points for clamps have to be considered. Waiting on top bracket from Ford still on order, still not availbable. Probably should by pass Ford in Ireland from this point on and order direct form UK.

Regards,
Anto

Title: Re: Corroded Battery Cradle, Water Leaks
Post by Danny_R on Feb 20^th, 2005, 8:54pm

Anto, sorry to hear about this :(

You'll probably find that a battery at some point has leaked and the acid has stood in the battery well for some time.

When I bought my car it had no battery cover and the battery was leaking. I removed the battery to find the cradle had completely rusted away. to prevent the firewall from rusting through into the passenger footwell I cut away the rusted battery cradle and treated the whole area underneath with paint and waxoil. Thankfully I got to it before rust took over.

Somehow you need to cut the rust away. No amount of rust eater will stop the rust spreading. make sure all surfaces are dry and moisture free when using fiberglass or plating the hole.

It maybe worthwhile other people taking the time to get some waxoil and a tube and spaying the underside of the battery cradle before rust starts to set in. This will save you a lot of time and hassle in the future :)

Kind regards

Danny_R