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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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hi all, iv just got an 89 escort xr3i and it needs a new battery tray which iv just got and i want 2 no if i can get away with bolting it in or does it av 2 b welded, as a temp measure?


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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Just weld it in then seal it up
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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do i need to take the dash out to weld it
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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I didnt. The glovebox unscrews take that out and pull away carpet and wires etc and you should be okay
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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ok thanks fordmad for ur help
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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