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If we use a battery with a vent and a hose for it should we route this hose somewhere special? Or does it not matter at all?
Michael Sorbera
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Yes the hose must be guided to the underside of the car. This because the acid must not drain onto the metalparts of the car.. You will have heavy corrosion.
Ritchie owner of a '92 Coupe Tiptronic with the following standardoptions: C00, 030, 139, 249, 258, 340, 383, 387, 403, 418, 454, 490, 494, 567, 573, 650, 690, 14951
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Bump, same here - my new battery came with a little vent hose about 4 inches long...where does it go?
Michael Sorbera
aka San Antonio Silver Bullet
2002 VW Beetle TDI
2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
2004 Cherokee 33ft Travel Trailer
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe (sold)
2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold)
1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold)
1987 Guards Red 944 (first Porsche - sold)
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It is possible that previous owners have cut away the hose when they installad a maintainance free battery.
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Could be, but mine didn't have a maint-free one.
I'll call my p-car experts today and let everyone know what they say...
Michael Sorbera
aka San Antonio Silver Bullet
2002 VW Beetle TDI
2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
2004 Cherokee 33ft Travel Trailer
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe (sold)
2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold)
1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold)
1987 Guards Red 944 (first Porsche - sold)
