Yikes.

Is it possible there was a short between the positive post and the metal cover?

I had some leftover thin foam from rebuilding my heat/fresh air
exchange box and used that to cover the inside of the metal cover. I
covered the rest of it with duct tape.

I assume no one was hurt and that things are otherwise ok.

I hope. --- :^)

Neil.

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> Just as I turned the key, booom, smoke and chaos.
> Apparently, the battery exploded under the pass. seat.  One cell leaked out completely, the others partially.  The plastic of the battery fell apart at places.
> Today, I was cleaning the whole thing up, POR 15, bedliner spray, cleaning ground, fitting with stainless bolt.
> Otherwise all is well.
> Zoltan
>

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