Technical Broken battery clamp bolt, is there an easy non welding fix?

[onemanmade]

Hi guys,

The battery retaining clamp bolt is sheared on the sisley, I am just wondering if there is a way to clamp the battery down without grinding the old bolt off and welding a new one in? I see halfords have a universal battery retaining clamp, but I dont think it would work on a panda as there isnt anything for the long rods to hook onto? Does anyone have any ideas if there is a way to make it work, or a secure MOT worthy repair without using welding? http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...s/car-battery-chargers/halfords-battery-clamp

Thanks in advance.

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi guys,

The battery retaining clamp bolt is sheared on the sisley, I am just wondering if there is a way to clamp the battery down without grinding the old bolt off and welding a new one in? I see halfords have a universal battery retaining clamp, but I dont think it would work on a panda as there isnt anything for the long rods to hook onto? Does anyone have any ideas if there is a way to make it work, or a secure MOT worthy repair without using welding? http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...s/car-battery-chargers/halfords-battery-clamp

Thanks in advance.

Bolt - or stud..( that a nut screws onto)

IF it's sheared at a convenient height, :idea:
you could use a barrel nut to join up 2 x shorter threaded parts..,

Charlie

 

[onemanmade]

Bolt - or stud..( that a nut screws onto)

IF it's sheared at a convenient height, :idea:
you could use a barrel nut to join up 2 x shorter threaded parts..,

Charlie

Unfortunately its not enough to get a nut onto

 

[varesecrazy]

snapped at base..??

maybe drill out and tap a thread for a correct ( M8) bolt,

Charlie

 

[onemanmade]

snapped at base..??

maybe drill out and tap a thread for a correct ( M8) bolt,

Charlie

If I could access from below but don't think I can?

 

[Palio]

If I could access from below but don't think I can?

Any good? You could probably make a hole in the tray to thread it through too, so it can't possibly slip - presumably as long as it's secure there's no mot issue?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=131492826932

 

[firstcar-Y10]

Something like this:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-300mm-x10mm-t...879?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9e0cccd7
Would allow you to reinstate a stud to attach the original battery clamp. You would need to drill out the hole on the clamp to accommodate the fatter bar (or do a lengthier eBay search & find one the right size) and drill out a small cavity on the underside to accommodate the nut.

 

[panda1408]

I have seen cars pass an MOT with a bungee cord holding the battery in, but I think it all depends on the tester and what they think is acceptable.

The easiest way I can think of being able to use the original clamp is to use a Rivnut. Drill a hole where the original stud was, fit the rivnut and then you can either use a bolt through the clamp or use some threaded bar so you have a stud sticking up as per original.

 

[onemanmade]

I will look Into this guys

 

[Dragon Man]

if you have some thread left you could use this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZINC-PLAT...9fb1ea&pid=100009&rk=3&rkt=10&sd=131500657879

with a block of wood or something holding the battery lip down

 

[onemanmade]

if you have some thread left you could use this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZINC-PLAT...9fb1ea&pid=100009&rk=3&rkt=10&sd=131500657879

with a block of wood or something holding the battery lip down

Unfortunetly it's just a stump that's left

 

[Giacosa]

If the worst comes to the worst I don't mind a trundle in your direction with welder and tools in tow. I always wanted to see your Panda lair.

The battery tray is directly above your pedal box so its not much fun to access from below. Theres also a soundproofing felt below the battery tray which has to be avoided like the plague if fires are to be avoided.

 

[onemanmade]

If the worst comes to the worst I don't mind a trundle in your direction with welder and tools in tow. I always wanted to see your Panda lair.

The battery tray is directly above your pedal box so its not much fun to access from below. Theres also a soundproofing felt below the battery tray which has to be avoided like the plague if fires are to be avoided.

I will keep it in mind Kris, thanks for the info too!

My dad has said he will do it, but to be honest trying to get him to commit to actually doing it is like herding cats

I really do need to take the time to learn and buy a welder at some point.

 

[VmanC]

I have seen cars pass an MOT with a bungee cord holding the battery in, but I think it all depends on the tester and what they think is acceptable.

The easiest way I can think of being able to use the original clamp is to use a Rivnut. Drill a hole where the original stud was, fit the rivnut and then you can either use a bolt through the clamp or use some threaded bar so you have a stud sticking up as per original.

Beat me to it Freddy , this is how I would do it too.

 

[kolza]

You could use blind jack nuts instead of Rivnuts as no special aplicator gun required for the first one.
https://topqualityinstrument.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/blind-jack-nut-series-5-tq.jpg

Pm me your details, I should have few spare M6 kicking about.

 

[onemanmade]

You could use blind jack nuts instead of Rivnuts as no special aplicator gun required for the first one.
https://topqualityinstrument.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/blind-jack-nut-series-5-tq.jpg

Pm me your details, I should have few spare M6 kicking about.

Thanks Jacob, my dad is coming over today so I will see what he says about the welding first, then I will be in touch