03-21-2022, 06:28 PM | #43 |
Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2021
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03-22-2022, 09:13 AM | #44 | |
Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016
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I think this is a safety device worth having in case of a serious rear end collision which might move the battery and rupture the fuel tank. Unlikely, but worth insuring for about $1 of plastic. |
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03-22-2022, 12:36 PM | #45 |
Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022
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There are a couple of fuses, a bus bar in addition to the battery post clamp under that cover. A lot of different "touch points" for the positive side of the battery that are not greatly protected w/o the cover.
The p/n is 84081785 (at least for 2016 convertible). I doubt the coupes and later model years use a different part number, but I can't confirm this. You can only purchase the full fuse block with clamp and cover as a unit. The cover cannot be purchased alone. Replacement should be around $100 when all costs are factored in. The cover is not critical for the vehicle to function, but provides extra assurance that you or anyone in the trunk doesn't accidentally short the battery to the body directly. When I bought my car that post clamp block was jacked as well: cut, broken and modified presumably during a previous battery replacement. I bought a new one, but have yet to install it because I was able to keep the old one functional enough for now. Looks like damaging that part is probably a pretty common occurence. |
03-22-2022, 12:48 PM | #46 |
Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018
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You should be able to purchase a used cover from your local salvage yard (if they have a Camaro) or have one shipped from a seller on car-part.com. There are also some dismantlers who list individual parts like this on eBay if you haven't checked there yet.
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03-22-2022, 02:07 PM | #47 |
Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2021
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I went ahead and ordered that new part from Gmpartsdirect.com just for peace of mind. For $66 plus shipping.
And yes, it’s impossible not to break it , installing a new battery. |
03-22-2022, 02:10 PM | #48 |
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03-23-2022, 04:49 AM | #49 | |
Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017
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I’ve R &R’d my battery every winter for 5 years and never broke anything. Edit: actually 4 years; the first year I didn’t remove it, only put a tender on it and it froze and killed the battery. |
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03-23-2022, 05:31 AM | #50 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020
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Same.. I take my battery out every winter. (It's in my basement right now). Never broken anything taking it out or putting it back.
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03-23-2022, 03:18 PM | #51 |
Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2021
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I don’t know, some guys break that cover over the positive terminal and some don’t.
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05-21-2022, 01:18 AM | #52 |
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Butting myself into this since I’m looking into another Camaro with a related issue.
My 2016 I bought in 2019, did not have the plastic cover installed, since then I’ve been in a hydroplaning incident where the left side hit a median and about 60k miles without the cover. I’d say it’s a precaution, would probably buy a new one if it is under $100 but I actually have my original I think. It’s just broken from the previous owner I guess lol! I’ve also jump started from this trunk a good number of times as I’m pretty sure my starter has a drain or something. Once even got some sparks trying to fit the positive onto the whole connection haha The part number supplied earlier is the same across the board I believe, comes as the cover and the fuses together.
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05-21-2022, 08:48 AM | #53 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014
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Good question. My neighbor has a 2005 F150 that he took meticulous care of, but it has several rust holes you can stick a fist thru. My 2008 Silverado is just now showing a little bubbling paint around the back fenders. Its the salty roads. I was just in Dallas, and it’s amazing to see how many old vehicles with no rust.
All that being said, there are several threads with comments about garage queens…. Just drive it they say…. Why buy a car you don’t drive they say. I have my daily driver, and I have my SS vert for weekends. I keep it in the garage, and use the factory summer only tires. Driving a 455 hp rear drive convertible in the winter, isn’t wise. But heck, maybe in ten years, I won’t have to look at bubbling paint on the fenders…. |
05-21-2022, 02:41 PM | #54 | |
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We had the roads salted during the last freeze but that turned to be more precautions than anything after the last one. I’d say the more common thing here would be shotty body repair
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05-21-2022, 06:22 PM | #55 | |
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05-21-2022, 06:38 PM | #56 | |
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My sister lived in Pheonix for a few years and knew a few people who had their dash melt from the heat
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