ab1 Im about to embark on a battery relocation task to free up engine bay space and weight distribution (because racecar)just wondering if its a case of drilling out spot welds to remove it or its a more involved process? Cheers
dmc Pretty sure they are bolted in. Four 12 or 13mm hex bolts. I recall replacing the one in my 140 a year or so back (it is now gone so cannot check). They are usually rusted due to the acid nearby.
Roinik Roinik 1/2" hex bolts 100%.On one side, spots on the other for early trays. Later trays may be 100% bolts.
Rob 164 battery tray is definitely welded in place. It is in a shit of a spot and is quite difficult to cut out.persevere and you will get it.
ab1 Ahaha look forward to it. I was fairly certain it was welded. Was wishful thinking there were some hidden bolts
Ex850R Drilling out gives you holes to fill. Try a flap wheel on grinder or dremel etc as the top metal will get thin and very hot when nearly through so you can gauge when to stop.
1971_144GL Sutton spot weld drills from total tools or somewhere else can work very well for this if you have access. They mean you don't get a hole in the second sheet of metal. Use of a cutting fluid greatly improves the life of the drill bit. Volvo steel can get very hard at weld sites I find.