Double battery terminals??!!

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And lastly Heavy Duty Crimps with adjustable dies. Typically $60 - $450+.

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The cheap ones tend to butcher the crimp terminal. I've got a set I bought off ebay andwhile they do the job the dies tend to pinch the sides of the terminal so you end up with "wings" where the die halves contact.

A decent pair of ratchet crimpers are definitely a good investment. I have a pair that takes interchangeable crimp dies. They aren't cheap but you know that the crimps are going to be solid.

Ergonomic Supercrimp Tool - Jaycar Electronics

The last set of dies I bought were for the AMP terminals used on much of the Td5 engine harness. It's pretty handy being able to swap dies, rather than having a multitude of crimpers.

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Originally Posted by Landover

Sorry you took offence Dave, that's the problem with the internet the wrong tone can be taken than what was meant. It was a bit of tongue and cheek, we need a sarcasm button.

I was also making the point that you don't need all the bells and whistles to do the job. I have all these tools but don't use them. Maybe I'm lazy but do everything with cutters.

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Thanks for replying David...Maybe I take this forum too serious. I'm very passionate along with many others on here on being a LR owner. I try to be helpful and share whatever knowledge and experience I have with others who maybe need it.

Sure, one doesn't need all the bells and whistles as you say. But they sure do make a job easier. In my experience, the tools I posted are what I would use in undertaking an install, but then again it was my profession.


Dave

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Originally Posted by OffTrack

The cheap ones tend to butcher the crimp terminal. I've got a set I bought off ebay andwhile they do the job the dies tend to pinch the sides of the terminal so you end up with "wings" where the die halves contact.

A decent pair of ratchet crimpers are definitely a good investment. I have a pair that takes interchangeable crimp dies. They aren't cheap but you know that the crimps are going to be solid.

Ergonomic Supercrimp Tool - Jaycar Electronics

The last set of dies I bought were for the AMP terminals used on much of the Td5 engine harness. It's pretty handy being able to swap dies, rather than having a multitude of crimpers.

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Paul, you are correct re. the cheap HD crimps. I bought a pair a couple of years ago and they lasted maybe a couple of days. You will find you have to use a smaller die on one side to have any chance of crimping.

Dave

Thanks for all the help, I have a pair of cutters and crimpers on the way. I've also ordered cable and lugs from Traxide.com, so soon all will become undone.

Silly Question time:
Can I clean the battery terminals with bi-carb and hot water (to remove the acidic white powder) before I disconnect the battery and remove it from the car?

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Thanks for all the help, I have a pair of cutters and crimpers on the way. I've also ordered cable and lugs from Traxide.com, so soon all will become undone.

Silly Question time:
Can I clean the battery terminals with bi-carb and hot water (to remove the acidic white powder) before I disconnect the battery and remove it from the car?

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Yes you can pour the hot water over the terminals while still connect to the battery. You are not going to short the terminal together by doing this. You will be doing one at a time. Just boil the kettle and take it out to the car. Just use water to start with and see how it goes. That all it will take most times.