Mechanic 101; don't wait until dusk when wrenching on a parking lot

"duurtlang" (duurtlang) 12/01/2013 at 11:09 • Filed to: None

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Disclaimer: wrenching experience: 0.001

My battery needed replacing, so I bought a new one. I didn't get around to replacing the old one until an hour ago, 4 pm local time. A simple task, right? Right. However, the springs of my hood are worn so I constantly needed one arm to keep the hood open. Because of the LPG conversion there's another item in the battery case making it a tight fit. I didn't have proper tools (only a wrench) and the sun was going down. The different battery design resulted in the battery brace not properly fitting. No light meant I had to stop trying.

Result: improperly fitted battery.

Lesson learned. Always prepare before wrenching.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > duurtlang 12/01/2013 at 11:43

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SkilletHead > duurtlang 12/01/2013 at 11:51

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I'd like to nominate a Jalopnik specialty tool:

Old 2x4s, not cut to any particular length, can be used for many specialty jobs, such as holding up a hood, banging on something, throwing when something doesn't go well, and can also be used as an emergency BFH.

2x4: The Jalopnik specialty tool. Soon coming to a dumpster near you. Only 3 easy payments of $0.00.

duurtlang > SkilletHead 12/01/2013 at 11:54

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As an apartment dweller I'm not familiar with this piece of novel technological advancement. Where can I purchase one of these fine specimens?

Like I mentioned, I prepared nothing, which was stupid.

SkilletHead > duurtlang 12/01/2013 at 11:57

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Eh, that's how it goes. I never bother really securing my car batteries well except on the autocross car. I tend to swap out for slightly different than intended batteries (like the Optimas).

A little loose is just fine.

desertdog5051 > duurtlang 12/01/2013 at 19:49

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We all have been there. Congratulations on LP conversion.