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posted by  Greig on  Sun May 8 10:19 CST 2016
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Good day all
Has anyone ever replaced or repaired a corroded battery box on their Amazon or any other vintage Volvo? I would like to know what the easiest solution is, please.








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posted by  Greig on  Thu May 12 08:20 CST 2016
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Thanks for the responses, I will consider both options.







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posted by  votx on  Sun May 8 22:01 CST 2016
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My 122 battery-box had a couple of nickel size holes. I patched them with multiple layers of fiberglass and POR 15.








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posted by  planetman on  Sun May 8 11:04 CST 2016
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No such thing as an easy repair for a rusty battery box. :-)

I have seen all kinds of patches made from cardboard, plastic, aluminum/steel sheet metal and fiberglass.

The correct way is to remove all rusty metal and replace with welded metal patches.

And if necessary, replacement of the entire battery box with a good used 1 as new is NLA.

FYI, I do have a good used battery box.


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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
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