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Title: Its stuck yo...
Post by: 95yjman on March 06, 2010, 07:32:00 PM

My cherokee needs a new battery, but the postive side terminal is really really stuck on.  I tapped it with a hammer and it slowly moves over, I took a pry bar and pryed on it a bit but it just flexes the top of the battery.  Any other ideas on how to get it off?  Might be a dumb question but  can I spray PB blaser or WD 40 on it to maybe try and eat at some of those bad things that are causing it to stick?  I don't want to break anything right now as the YJ is sitting in the garage with no Transfer case, can't be out two vehicles  :lol:

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: oldjeep on March 06, 2010, 07:38:23 PM

If you want to get really fancy you can buy the correct tool for the job:
http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-202-Battery-Terminal/dp/B0002SRDRS

Personally I would just remove the bolt completely and then tap a big screwdriver in the slot to spread the clamp.

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: Jesse-James on March 06, 2010, 07:50:36 PM

Quote from: oldjeep on March 06, 2010, 07:38:23 PM

Personally I would just remove the bolt completely and then tap a big screwdriver in the slot to spread the clamp.

x2    :thumb:

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: 95yjman on March 06, 2010, 07:54:24 PM

heh thats a really good idea, I never think of this stuff....Thanks! :thumb:

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: sharpxmen on March 06, 2010, 08:08:56 PM

also, hot water removes the deposits best

but that's more after you manage to take off the terminal and that's an x2 for the bolt suggestion.

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: aw12345 on March 07, 2010, 01:06:06 AM

Hot water and baking soda is the ticket for removing the gunk

Title: Re: Its stuck yo...
Post by: 95yjman on March 07, 2010, 09:06:06 PM

thanks guys, I ended up getting it today.  :thumbsup: