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08-22-2008, 05:20 AM
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Re: Delco battery
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
 
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08-22-2008, 06:08 AM
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Re: Delco battery
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.
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08-22-2008, 08:09 AM
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Re: Delco battery
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.
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60
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08-22-2008, 05:48 PM
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Re: Delco battery
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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#5
08-22-2008, 06:02 PM
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Re: Delco battery
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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...! [/ QUOTE ] Speaking of toppers, i accidently bought an extra R59 topper with post extenders, If anyone wants to buy it. John
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#6
08-22-2008, 06:02 PM
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Re: Delco battery
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.
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 
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08-22-2008, 08:59 PM
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Re: Delco battery
Iv'e stopped using Delco batterys .Most will leak at the terminals and ruin the cables .
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"Knowledge is good" Emil Fabor 67 L/78 Camaro SS/RS H-H,1W,2LGSR,3SL,4K,5BY. (Sold) 70 L/78 Nova M-21,Black Cherry,Sandalwood Int. 09 Pontiac G8 GT Premium,Sport,Roof. Liquid Red.
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08-22-2008, 10:49 PM
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Re: Delco battery
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Someday I hope to be like Johnny and hire people to swap my batteries...  Now THAT'S living!!! [/ QUOTE ] Wait a minute. Usually when your hired your paid. 
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08-22-2008, 10:53 PM
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Re: Delco battery
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Someday I hope to be like Johnny and hire people to swap my batteries... Now THAT'S living!!! [/ QUOTE ] 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 
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