I just got my yellow top from amazon for 169 bux new. I know I have to vent it but was wondering if I can install the yellow top and drive it over to home depot without the vents to get the venting parts and be ok? I figure it only vents if it has to, and doesn't always vent gases, but I just wanted to make sure before I did it.
PEKTEL. optima yellow top venting question
- Thread starter Bim Turch
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I didn't have mine vented for probably close to a week. Don't remember exactly how long, but I'm sure you'll be fine. You are right, it only vents when it has to, and only in extreme/rare cases. I wouldn't worry about it one bit.
you said you used a 2 part epoxy on the base of the battery..... what do you mean?? does the whole battery need to be glued down to the floor??? i only purchased the 100% silicone sealant do i only use that to seal the tube to the 3/4 inch vent on the battery??/ or do i use it on other places too?
Well, I used epoxy on the trunk because its a lot stronger bond, and cures a lot faster. I suppose silicone may work, I just don't know how well it will hold there. Worst that happens is you have to redo it with epoxy.
I never removed anything. Looks almost like a sharpening stone material right? charcoal/silver colored? I left that there.
cammerfe
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I've used a red top Optima for better than three years, and never have bothered to vent it. The factory vent is now connected to my methanol cell, mounted where the spare originally went.
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