Out with an old D3 and in with a 'new' D4, advice welcome (and needed)

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Originally Posted by Dropowar

Isn't the negative stud on the drivers side a pain to get too! Job done and all it seems to work just fine.

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I did a similar job last weekend, though two batteries. Yes, the earth stud is a PITA [bawl]

Can anyone see any significant issues with that I've done,

I would like to see more clearance between the battery hold down clamp and the positive post.

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Originally Posted by theelms66

Can anyone see any significant issues with that I've done,

I would like to see more clearance between the battery hold down clamp and the positive post.

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Yes, clearance there and between the ABS lines and the clamp is pretty tight. I can’t think of a way to change that. Even a custom bracket, with an elbow-kind of, but not quite, L shaped- will only address the issue with the +ve terminal.

Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by theelms66

Can anyone see any significant issues with that I've done,

I would like to see more clearance between the battery hold down clamp and the positive post.

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I cut back a little of the grey plastic lip at the bottom of the battery on the side near the corner bottom right in photo 4.
It allows the battery to sit a little further away from the ABS.
I also slightly loosened the ABS pipe nuts and rotated them a few degrees away from the battery clamp. Finally I put a plastic cover on the pipe nearest the battery.

cheers
Peter