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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Hey all,

I'm just about to get the 91 inspected, but I noticed the battery is very loose.
I believe there is supposed to be a screw that goes into a wedge (I could be wrong) that holds it in place. I think this may have been lost when I had my alternator& battery replaced last year.

I was wondering if that was universal or a part I need from the dealer?

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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I do think you might be able to find a unversal one..or get one from any GM car of the 87-99 era.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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The other day in Advance.....or was it AutoZone??? I can't remember since I was in both, but anyway...

They carry all sorts of universal battery hold-down and tie-down items. You should be able to pick one up there if you don't have ready access to a yard today.
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Cept...Merlin is in Canada...

Maybe Canadian Tire? If not..toss me a pm. Pretty sure I have on in a box of parts somewhere.
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Any idea what the size of the screw might be?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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bolt..

13 mm head
Fine threads.. 1.00 pitch..
About 2-3 inches long
Tapered at the end like a fender bolt

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you forgot color Boost
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Rusty colored :P
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
bolt..

13 mm head
Fine threads.. 1.00 pitch..
About 2-3 inches long
Tapered at the end like a fender bolt

Perfect, I found a clamp at CT... but the bolt was wrong.... I'll grab this bolt on the way home tonight.

Thanks again Bill! You rock!
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Pulled one or two in my time...
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