Looking for Battery Cables

[SuperG]

I thought I was having an alternator failure (again) but I found the connection from the battery cable to the alternator actually is broken...makes a wonderful fireworks display when you touch the broken metal to the alternator.

Well, where is a good place to get a replacement battery cable? Should I go with stock, or is there some kind of aftermarket cable I should go with?

Thanks for the help!

 

[SHOZ123]

If there is enough slack why not put a new terminal on it? You can get cables of various lengths at most auto parts stores.

 

[SuperG]

Paul, do you mean replace the broken part on the cable, or simply replace the cable from the battery to the alternator?

Autozone quoted 6 gauge wire: Positive side is $3.09 and Negative side is $4.69...Why does that sound so incredibly cheap?

 

[projectSHO89]

SuperG:


Autozone quoted 6 gauge wire: Positive side is $3.09 and Negative side is $4.69...Why does that sound so incredibly cheap?

Because they probably won't fit the SHO....They're more likely for a 3.0L SLO.

Steve

 

[Bluto]

Since we are talking about it, how long are those cables?

 

[SHOZ123]

If it was me I would just replace the end if there was enough cable. If not you should be able to find a generic fit cable in the length you need.

 

[SuperG]

Wow...I have been out of town for a long time...Here is an update of what I did.

I replaced the ring lug and crimped it on the the freshly cut wire. Works like a charm. Now I just need to properly tie-down the calbe so it does not hit the fan...thanks for the help!