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Hi Anthony, It was me looping back via the Strines road following a few hours at Dave Wingfield getting a couple things sorted on the car. As it was dry it seemed rude not to go the long way and bed the new brake pads in. Hope you all had a good drive Pete.

Thanks for the advice Jonathan. They are sending a courier to collect it tomorrow and then a full refund, so I won't be out of pocket. I currently don't feel the acid damage to tray area or floor warrants the effort of a claim, it's just hassle and tarnish to a car I've strived to keep imaculate. Dissapointing. I will take photos tonight and make a note of the conversation, just in case I find more damage when I take a close look / fit the new PVR25 in the next few days. I spent quite a bit of time cleaning up the mess and flushing the area with copious amounts of water so hope it's ok now. Thanks again.

Hi patneale, Me, racing, no. I'm way to slow 😬 and poor! It's just a bog standard 120 bhp Roadsport. Seems few have suffered leaking acid, so not sure why I have this time. I spoke to Tayna this morning and they agree my alternator charging voltage is not an issue but would not accept the battery could be an issue. They refused to replace but have agreed a refund on return. So I'll package it up tonight and have to put this wasted time and acid damage to car and floor down as experience. Think it could be a good time to contemplate another type of battery. Thanks for all the advice folks. Pete Edited by - speakmp on 23 Apr 2014 18:10:25

One more question, the vent holes, one on either side of the battery, one for the vent tube, but what about the other? Is it meant to be removed or left plugged? My previous battery had both removed and served me well for six years. Thanks again, Pete. Edited by - speakmp on 22 Apr 2014 23:02:05

Hi Jonathan, Fully filled and charged, ready to use. Cell six was below the plates though when I checked but this could have been due to the leak and it may have been full when I recieved it. I've checked the voltage which was 14.4. Same as the CTEK charges at. Also checked the tin top for reference whilst we were at it and that runs at 14.4 too. I'll give Tayna a call again in the morning and discuss. Thanks for all the replies. Pete.

Thanks Elie Hi 10uptobase, Yes, I put the breather hose in. This left the pool (approx 5cm diameter) on the garage floor, which has eaten the floor paint! But it's clearly been finding another route out too to flood the tray, which has eaten some footwell paint

Afternoon all, Looking for some advice. Old battery was 6 years old and appears to have given up the ghost. I mail ordered a new Banner battery last week and fitted Tuesday. The seven fired up great so all was well. I had a cheeky 90 minute blat on Wednesday pm and then left the car in the garage. In preperation to blat on Saturday morning I plugged the CTEK conditioner in on Friday pm just in case. Checked under the car on sat morning as per the usual Caterham start of season checks to make sure there where no coolant or oil leaks but found a pool of blue acid from the breather tube. The battery tray being saturated too with crystals and some stripped footwell paint. Battery started the car still, but I removed it to clean the mess up. Not sure when the pool appeared, i.e. before Friday pm or post. Had a good look at the battery to try to understand the cause. Battery looks fine condition wise, i.e. no cracks in casing. There were no leaks on delivery by courier either. I have now checked the levels in each cell. 1 to 5 where ok but 6 was below the plates. Also the cap on cell 6 was chewed up as if opened cack handedly with an ill fitting screw driver. I've topped up cell 6 but not wanted to fit and use again yet as dont want any more mess. I have spoken to Tayna, the supplier, today who confirmed many of these batteries sold so will be fresh and will have come from Banner with the chewed cap. They suggest the acid leak is due to the alternator over charging the battery. Not sure to be honest. Going to try and borrow a volt meter and test this ASAP. Is there anything else I should be considering? Any advice will be appreciated Thanks, Pete

Hello Klunk. It was me. I'd been freezing cold in the mist/fog until a few just before Tideswell so the sun was very welcome, if a bit blinding. Hope you had a good run. Pete

Hi Tom. Had popped to Nonnas for a cheeky coffee with Steve. Hope you are well. Pete

Yesterday at 8pm, in Whitely.

This'll be a very nice and well built car for some one Rob. Good luck with the sale. Pete

Thanks for your efforts with this Titanium7. I'll call and order mine tomorrow PeteSV

I'll take 10 please. Gotta lotta lights 😬 Thanks PeteSV

It's sorted! New switch arrived from Redline next day and has cured the issue. Thanks once again to all for advice! Looking forward to seeing all those who'll be on Bleu Sud. If this friggin rain doesnt stop I'll be the soggy one arriving Thursday tea time Cheers, PeteSV

Many thanks to all for your advice. Fantastic support as always! Switch ordered from Redline, so will tackle this tomorrow night or Saturday and see how I get on. Markiebabes, it'd be great to meet up, and if you're ever oop north then I'll take you for a cracking blat in the peaks PeteSV