Guys, I need to replace the battery in my 88 Vert. It has a sears battery that is only 2 years old, but since I am not the origional owner, sears will not give me a pro rata replacement on it.

I would like to buy a battery from costco or sams club. I do not have the manual with me right now, so I was wondering if there is anyting specific I need to look for when buying a new battery or what type of battery to purchase. If it matters, the car is located in Georgia.

Also, I assume all I need to do is un hook the positive and negative cable connectors, remove the old battery, put in the new battery and hook back the cable connectors on the new battery. Is this correct. I am definatly automotive techincally challenged, but it seems that this is all I need to do.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Larry

 

Disconnect the negative battery cable first (towards front of car), then the positive side. Any place that sells batteries will be able to tell you which ones will fit in your car, and you can choose from a few. Getting the one with the highest CCA (cold cranking amps) is not a bad idea.

 

Thanks RR88

 

Since the OP is "automotive technically challenged", I would also like to add that the installation is in the reverse order, connecting the positive first and the negative last.

Some other tips:
- Use the proper tools to remove and install the battery so that you do not damage the soft lead connectors.
- Take your old battery into the store so they can dispose of it properly. Do not hold the old battery against your clothes unless you don't mind getting holes eaten in them.
- If the car's battery connectors have corrosion, clean them with an old toothbrush and a baking soda / water mixture - be sure to wear eye protection so that acid doesn't get flung in your eyes. An application of dielectric grease will help reduce any further corrosion, and you can use the left-over grease on other automotive electrical projects such as replacing light bulbs and spark plugs.
- Fold the receipt for the new battery, put it in a ziploc bag, and place the bag inside the battery box or glove box so it is available regardless of where the car is located if the battery fails.

 

Click this link for a detailed description of battery choice and installation:

http://www.ehow.com/video_512_replace-car-battery.html

-Bill

 

It should probably also be added that touching any metal object (such as a wrench) to both of the battery terminals will result in a whole lot of fireworks. Respect the positive terminal.

 

if money isnt an issue consider buying a sealed gel battery. i like the fact that the acid doesnt keep leaking unlike regular batteries, which sometimes causes rust and damage to body panes like on my 240's tray.