quote:Originally posted by TerryM:
Started fine cold. Hot engine....It could hardly turn it over....AAA again *&^#^&&* Bad Battery? I never had the trouble with my DieHard. Connections are good.
Terry,
Check your ground connection. This is a common problem for the Pantera, regardless of battery. Then, go to Napa Auto Parts and get an Engine/Transmission-to-Ground Strap cable (12" X 1 GA.). It's NAPA part number #711291. I'm told this will solve your (and my) starting problem, but I haven't tried it yet. I had this problem with my old battery, but haven't had it with my new Optima battery. Again, not a function of the battery, but I cleaned the battery ground post with a wire wheel and added a new battery ground strap.
Anyway, concerning Die Hard Batteries - they're a crappy product with a decent warranty. Every Die Hard Battery I've had has left me stranded. One even exploded when I tried to start my 66 Mustang. Battery acid everywhere destroyed my freshly restored concours engine compartment. And all Sears would do for me is prorate it for the remaining life (2 of 5 years) and offer me a new one (same model) for nearly $90 - they wanted to do it to me again! And, they wouldn't do anything about the damage their faulty product caused.
So, for 1/4 the cost of a Die Hard, go buy a 36mo AC Delco battery at your local auto parts store and replace it every 2 years as routine maintenance. You'll be money ahead and you'll never be left stranded.
Wait, you already wisely invested your Die Hard money into an Optima, which is a better choice. Clean your ground contacts and add the engine/transaxle ground strap.
Cheers!
Garth