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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Mean Green makes a great product, their customer service sucks, so if you go that way, don't be in a hurry, could takes weeks to get in touch with then, pay, order and receive the new one which will need a new pulley and serpentine belt.
Let us know whay you are going to do?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Do not install a new battery intil your are absolutly sure the alternator is in good working order or replaced .
The problem you have is caused by the regulator in the alternater overcharging the battery which will cause the electrolite in the battery to boil and build pressure thus cause the battery case to crack. You will need to clean the area where the battery acid splattered with Baking soda and water to stop the corosion on paint and metal.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Eurotrash
Do not install a new battery intil your are absolutly sure the alternator is in good working order or replaced .
The problem you have is caused by the regulator in the alternater overcharging the battery which will cause the electrolite in the battery to boil and build pressure thus cause the battery case to crack. You will need to clean the area where the battery acid splattered with Baking soda and water to stop the corosion on paint and metal.
Excellent point, battery "fluid" is sulfuric acid, acid eats stuff, including paint, electrical connections, cloths, skin...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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dont know what to do tried getting a hold of mean green for an alternator but like it was mentioned i couldn't get a hold of them. tell me what you guys think about this one http://powerbastards.com/proddetail....od=Fitzall-220
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I dont know.
I guess you will have to let us know how it works out for you.
 
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