battery terminal clip

[ep82]

Just wanted to know if I need a new one.

The bolt which tightens the clip seems to just spin and not getting any tighter or looser.
Does anyone know what is the best way to loosen the it up?
Can you just change this bolt or do I need a new clip? ATM I can just slide the clip over the - terminal. it's tight enough not to slip off but not tight enough to be safe.

 

[B6lee]

Most motor factors will sell new terminals so you can replace it or just get a new bolt for it

 

[ep82]

I cant seem to remove this bolt as it just spins. any idea??

 

[fq-craigus]

Threads sound screwed, buy a new terminal cut old one off new one on

 

[RsvRob]

new terminal needed if you are able to slide the terminal off
lift it of cut it from cable and attach new terminal

 

[ep82]

Ah I was just hoping I can just replace the bolt and nut.

The terminal I have on at the moment is OEM I believe. if I cut it off does that mean I need to strip the plastic to expost more wires and crimp the new one on?? do I need to solder it?

 

[micevo]

if its the oe then surly it is the the smaller diameter terminals, not that east to find in motor factors....
cant you get a pair of mole grips to hold the bit thats spinning then just undo nut...

 

[fq-craigus]

Pop along to a hardware store and look for new nut and bolt and cut old one off nothing wrong with giving that a go

 

[youngy_315]

I had the same problem on mine. I managed to find one at a local garage in the end. Until then I got a spade clip and bent it round for a tight fit.

 

[ep82]

Yes its the smaller one. got a spanner at one end and used a ratchet on the other. just turns and doesnt loosen or tighten....

Heres another question.
Can you buy quick release terminal clips?
I often just drive the evo at the weekend. sometime once every 2 weeks. So when I park the car up in the garage I tend to remove the terminal to save the battery from getting drained. So if you can buy a quick release one then that would be alot easier.

Is there such thing?

 

[youngy_315]

Yes its the smaller one. got a spanner at one end and used a ratchet on the other. just turns and doesnt loosen or tighten....

Heres another question.
Can you buy quick release terminal clips?
I often just drive the evo at the weekend. sometime once every 2 weeks. So when I park the car up in the garage I tend to remove the terminal to save the battery from getting drained. So if you can buy a quick release one then that would be alot easier.

Is there such thing?

You have them now.

 

[RsvRob]

yes quick release terminals are available
getting hold of them might be difficult tho

 

[ep82]

I just did a quick google search and found some on halfords. is it difficult as I need a small terminal?? Sorry for the silly questions but I just dont get along with wires

 

[fq-craigus]

It's all simples just make sure you disconnect from battery lol

 

[micevo]

mate yes get the ones from halfords there for the bigger terminals, then if you go to an auto electician you can buy some collers which fit over the small terminals and increase the size to fit the bigger ones, think you can get from ebay also, paid about £2 for the ones on mine,