1988 Other Chevrolet Models battery screw is stripped

1988 CHEVROLET
233,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDGIES
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what can i do? my battery screw is stripped. it is a brand new battery. i bought a new cable after i had already ruined the area where the screw goes with the old one. please help
Feb 14, 2010 at 10:48 PM
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if the screw itself is stripped then you can get another at an auto parts store. if the part in the battery is stripped then you might find a heli coil to use or loctite makes a product that allows you to tighten a bolt about 25# but i don' tnow how it works electrically. Otherwise you 'll have to get another battery....
Feb 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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