2G Battery terminal connector

[Scraggybeard]

Need to replace a loose terminal on my 1996 GST. Here is what is in there now, will this replacement work if I attach the side pieces to one of the verical bolts? https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...e1uk_zELdsHy4QemMqSrs5KD4V-xmFiEaAkdqEALw_wcB

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[CKOPOCT]

Yes. But why do you need to replace the terminal? If it won't clamp tight enough, then okay. But if the issue is the rust and corrosion, just use a wire brush to clean everything and get the terminal back to shiny clean metal. If you replace the terminal, do that anyway with the remaining ends. Also, I see green corrosion on the terminals. Make sure you clean that up because the green is corroded copper, meaning the wires are degraded. The amount and steps/depth of cleaning will depend on how deep the green goes back into the wires.

 

[dwb]

I would recommend a terminal more like this and an eyelet lug soldered on the battery cable. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...t-top-post-2-ea-epoxy-coated-45137/12257867-P
If you go this route, make sure you get one with a wingnut post that fits you exising eyelets.
The type you linked are notorious for comming loose, corrosion, and generally poor longevity and connectivity. Yes, it'll work, but could give issues in the future.

 

[Scraggybeard]

Yes. But why do you need to replace the terminal? If it won't clamp tight enough, then okay. But if the issue is the rust and corrosion, just use a wire brush to clean everything and get the terminal back to shiny clean metal. If you replace the terminal, do that anyway with the remaining ends. Also, I see green corrosion on the terminals. Make sure you clean that up because the green is corroded copper, meaning the wires are degraded. The amount and steps/depth of cleaning will depend on how deep the green goes back into the wires.

Replacing due to looseness. Will examine corrosion while I’m in there, thanks!