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Originally Posted by jdulle
The battery is around 5 years old, seems good to go. I secured the metal fuel lines, replaced air filter, and patched a few holes in the exhaust. I am considering bypassing the fuel heater thermostat, since it appears to leak there (but hard to tell because bottom cover and rear of injection pump leaks). Maybe that would make it idle more smoothly too. I am excited to try the new (used) mono wiper I put in. Still have to check the wheel bearings. I am also waiting on a spring for the tensioner which broke last week!
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5 years on the battery is the over under age. I'd replace it.
My '06 CDI and my '17 Stingray both got new batteries at the 6 year mark. The Corvette was getting groceries on a Sunday night in February '22, and totally pooped out on me, necessitating a call to Progressive to jump it off to get home.
To be fair - the Chevrolet's battery had been dragging a little on occasion for some time.
Point being - I was forewarned by the 8/2016 battery before it died. My advise; heed these subtle signs. Just as we do on our water pumps and alternators giving warning.
FYI: I go with Diehard Golds, from Advance Auto Parts.
FWIW: ALL my stuff is now on battery tenders when home.
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