Delco battery

[P.J.]

Last night I went to a local cruz with my 68 Camaro
Parked the car and lifted the hood and spent 3 hours at the show
I then closed the hood and then tried to started the car,
as soon as I turned the ignition key the battery exploded.It was witnessed by many people.The battery was about 1/12 years old.
It was properly installed, the alternator is charging properly.
I quickly opened the hood and doused the enjine compartment with water and Baking soda mix. I also took it to a spray car wash and pressure washed the area. There was no noticeable damage to the paint.
Whyle I was busy fixing the problem I had lots of help
form great car guys. One person drove me to his home lent me another battery and I got home no problem.
It just so happened that a GM rep was there and told me that GM was having a lot of problems with the Delco battery
and that they would be responsible for the damage.He gave me
a number to call to report this incidend.Have anybody else
had a problem with Delco car Batteries.
PJ

[JChlupsa]

WE have been having problems with the AC/Delco truck batteries. 3 get ordered and have to be returned since they wont hold a charge. Another 3 delivered and guess what the new ones were bad as well. Needless to say we again had them picked up and 3 more which again were bad. Out of 9 batteries all were bad when tested and not from just one batch number. This was about 3 months ago

[P.J.]

I found this site
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/082/RipOff0082182.htm
PJ

[Paul_S]

Where are these made now? It changed a few years ago. I think they were under/part of Delphi and produced in Canada but that was sold off, right? ..are they from Mexico now? .. or where they sold to a joint in Canada? aaaah I forgot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[John Brown]

According to our local Delco parts warehouse, the Delco batteries they sell are made either in the USA or China. Wouldn't be suprised to find out they are made in other countrys also.

[Bill Pritchard]

Almost exactly one year ago the original battery in my 2002 Tahoe was getting weak. Went to a local shop and bought a new one, since I have always had good luck with Delco in the past. Brought it home, put it in the Tahoe, and - nothing. Did the normal due diligence thinking I had goofed up somewhere, and found nothing wrong. Put the old battery back in and it started up fine. Took the new one back to the shop where I bought it. They did a load test on it and found it defective. Pulled two more from their stock and found them defective too. Finally got a functioning one on the fourth try, and it's been fine since.

[Chevy454]

I don't think Delco makes 99% of what they sell any more...how times have changed!

I've gone to running Interstate batteries in our daily drivers (good luck so far), and our old cars run the cheapest, lightest batteries we can buy with a topper thrown on for camoflauge...!

[Johnny Horsepower]

[ QUOTE ]
Last night I went to a local cruz with my 68 Camaro
Parked the car and lifted the hood and spent 3 hours at the show
I then closed the hood and then tried to started the car,
as soon as I turned the ignition key the battery exploded.It was witnessed by many people.The battery was about 1/12 years old.
It was properly installed, the alternator is charging properly.
I quickly opened the hood and doused the enjine compartment with water and Baking soda mix. I also took it to a spray car wash and pressure washed the area. There was no noticeable damage to the paint.
Whyle I was busy fixing the problem I had lots of help
form great car guys. One person drove me to his home lent me another battery and I got home no problem.
It just so happened that a GM rep was there and told me that GM was having a lot of problems with the Delco battery
and that they would be responsible for the damage.He gave me
a number to call to report this incidend.Have anybody else
had a problem with Delco car Batteries.
PJ

[/ QUOTE ]

At Vettefest, Darren and I were swapping out my modern Delco
battery for my R89 and noticed it was leaking. Darren helped me clean it up and after the show, I took it back to my neighbor's shop who had installed it. He had his guys remove it, neutralize the area, do a quicky repaint of the tray and replace the Delco.......for nothing.
I have a few others I need to keep an eye on...

John

[Johnny Horsepower]

[ QUOTE ]
I don't think Delco makes 99% of what they sell any more...how times have changed!

I've gone to running Interstate batteries in our daily drivers (good luck so far), and our old cars run the cheapest, lightest batteries we can buy with a topper thrown on for camoflauge...!

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Speaking of toppers, i accidently bought an extra R59 topper with post extenders, If anyone wants to buy it.

John

[ORIGLS6]

Yep, good luck with Interstate here too. And sad as it seems, I've had good luck with Everstart from WallyWorld. Never an incident with either of these. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

The Delco in my daughter's '06 Grand Prix failed after just a few months. The dealer replaced it at no charge and SO FAR, no more trouble. Same deal in her '02 Grand Am. Hmmmmm http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[csx289]

Someday I hope to be like Johnny and hire people to swap my batteries... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Now THAT'S living!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[L78steve]

Iv'e stopped using Delco batterys .Most will leak at the terminals and ruin the cables .

[P.J.]

I am trying not to use delco battery however I cant find
a replacement battery that has only top post connect been to 4 different places.
PJ

[PeteLeathersac]

I gave up on new batteries for daily drivers years ago and only trust boneyard ones now..
Most are almost new anyway, they're bench and road tested plus you can choose from a vast selection of brands for only $25 bucks a unit!.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
~ Pete

[P.J.]

Good point Pete
I will try it.
PJ

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Someday I hope to be like Johnny and hire people to swap my batteries... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Now THAT'S living!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Wait a minute. Usually when your hired your paid. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Johnny Horsepower]

[ QUOTE ]
Someday I hope to be like Johnny and hire people to swap my batteries... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Now THAT'S living!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I do my own batteries ......thanks! I bought 3 from him and did them myself, he took care of me when I returned the bad one in the Z28. His places is minutes from Vettefest.

I do hire people, however, to fill my tires.........now THATS living.........see ya Sunday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[P.J.]

When your battery explodes on start up its a big problem
acid goes everywhere.It could damage your paint if you don't neutralize it imedialty.So Its not only that the battery leaks but may explode under the hood like mine.
I still am trying to figure out why the battery exploded
under the hood on start up.??
PJ

[Mr70]

"I quickly opened the hood and doused the enjine compartment with water and Baking soda mix."

Where'd ya find baking soda so soon?

[Salvatore]

Good point Rick. I was thinking the same! Maybe he just came from shopping with the wife. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[JChlupsa]

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I still am trying to figure out why the battery exploded
under the hood on start up.??
PJ

[/ QUOTE ]

Remember back in Auto Shop one of the first things the teach you is NOT TO SMOKE around a battery!!! a leaking battery only needs a spark to blow ITSELF up. Most likely a bad cable arced when you turned the key.

[P.J.]

Rick Good question.I was at a car show in a plaza.There was a beckers store and a restaurant. I got the water from the restaurant and the baking soda from the beckers store.My wife went for the baking soda and i went for the 5 gallon pail of water.Used a glass to pour the water over the fenders hood,rad, front rad support,and every where else
2 times 10 gallons of water.
It worked well. from now on I will carry 2 packs of baking soda with me just incase my other Delco battery explodes.
PJ

[P.J.]

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I still am trying to figure out why the battery exploded
under the hood on start up.??


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Remember back in Auto Shop one of the first things the teach you is NOT TO SMOKE around a battery!!! a leaking battery only needs a spark to blow ITSELF up. Most likely a bad cable arced when you turned the key.

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No one was smoking around the car so it must of been a battery cable, however I have new ones on the car.??
Maybe one of the cables was loose and sparked when I tried to start the car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Pj

[Keith Tedford]

There used to be a Delco battery plant beside the truck plant in Oshawa. It was closed and torn down about 3 years ago. I think the production went to Mexico but don't quote me on that.

[Seattle Sam]

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I still am trying to figure out why the battery exploded
under the hood on start up.??
PJ

[/ QUOTE ]

Remember back in Auto Shop one of the first things the teach you is NOT TO SMOKE around a battery!!! a leaking battery only needs a spark to blow ITSELF up. Most likely a bad cable arced when you turned the key.

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A spark from anywhere under the hood might have done it, if the battery is leaking fumes that's what ignites. To be super safe leave your hood up untilyou start the car so there is fresh air all around.

[L78steve]

When batterys are being charged they gas hydrogen .The stuff they once used in blimps .

[njsteve]

Not blimps, they use helium. Blimps are basically a large balloon of helium with a passenger compartment hung below them, while dirigibles (i.e. Hindenburg) were metal framed, fabric covered airships with internal hydrogen tanks.

-Cliff Clavin at your service, sir. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

It's a little known fact there Normy, that the Hindenburg actually used Delco batteries to supply their electrical needs when they shut down their internal generators during docking procedures. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
There used to be a Delco battery plant beside the truck plant in Oshawa. It was closed and torn down about 3 years ago. I think the production went to Mexico but don't quote me on that.

[/ QUOTE ]Well I am glad they moved production to Mexico. Lord knows we don't need anymore work in this country or work for our friends to the north. We are saturated with jobs. Especially manufacturing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[P.J.]

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I still am trying to figure out why the battery exploded
under the hood on start up.??
PJ

[/ QUOTE ]

Remember back in Auto Shop one of the first things the teach you is NOT TO SMOKE around a battery!!! a leaking battery only needs a spark to blow ITSELF up. Most likely a bad cable arced when you turned the key.

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A spark from anywhere under the hood might have done it, if the battery is leaking fumes that's what ignites. To be super safe leave your hood up untilyou start the car so there is fresh air all around.

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I had the hood up at the car show for about 3 hours,then I closed the hood and tried to start the car to go home.So the hood was open all the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
PJ

[P.J.]

So yesterday I found one made in the USA just like the GM battery. This battery is garanteed for 5 years with roadside assistance,if necessary, Bought it form CarQuest
model 624-MF. Took my other GM battery (piece of [censored])and sent it to the recycling people.
I wont bother claiming a new battery from Delco,dont need the problem!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
PJ