Hi all
Just looking for some advice. My Elddis has a battery box that has an exterior locker door and a box moulded to it. My new battery won’t fit in so I am going to remove it and fill the hole where it was with a new door.
I’ve got the door and it’s an identical fit so will work but need advice on how to fix it in place.
The new frame has pre drilled holes for screws, as does the existing one but they aren’t used - it looks like the factory fit battery box/door is just stuck on with Sikaflex.
I would prefer not to use screws, so have bought some Sikaflex but not sure if I should just stick with Sikaflex or if I should add some non setting mastic tape as well - also is it worth putting something (like a match stick) to make sure the sikaflex doesn’t squeeze out when I push the door in place. Also how long would I need to hold the door before the sikaflex takes a grip or will I need to try and keep the door wedged in place for 24 hours?
Photos of the replacement door are below.
Any advice appreciated
Richard
Just looking for some advice. My Elddis has a battery box that has an exterior locker door and a box moulded to it. My new battery won’t fit in so I am going to remove it and fill the hole where it was with a new door.
I’ve got the door and it’s an identical fit so will work but need advice on how to fix it in place.
The new frame has pre drilled holes for screws, as does the existing one but they aren’t used - it looks like the factory fit battery box/door is just stuck on with Sikaflex.
I would prefer not to use screws, so have bought some Sikaflex but not sure if I should just stick with Sikaflex or if I should add some non setting mastic tape as well - also is it worth putting something (like a match stick) to make sure the sikaflex doesn’t squeeze out when I push the door in place. Also how long would I need to hold the door before the sikaflex takes a grip or will I need to try and keep the door wedged in place for 24 hours?
Photos of the replacement door are below.
Any advice appreciated
Richard