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[Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxx>]

I can tell you that the battery is less than 2 months old. The car came off
the truck with a dead battery, so I had Advance just replace it with an
identical, so I am unsure of the CCAs. I jump in th car on Fridays (I like
to drive on weekends) and the car turns over no problem. Saturdays I may
crank it 4 or 5 times and it gets harder each time. 

Discussing it out loud like this makes me think the alternator may have
problems. I also heard a squealing belt when I started the other day. Would
a loose alternator belt cause poor recharging? 

As for the loose antenna base, I've found this is a semi-common problem. If
I can devise a simple solution I will post it. Liquid Wrench here I come!

> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:50:27 EDT
> From: dherv10@xxxx
> Subject: Re: Two! Two! Two questions in one!
> 
> Travis, I can't help you with the antenna. But I can tell you 
> about the 
> Battery situation. I have had a Champion from Sams club in my 
> car 1000CCA , 
> but it's maby
> and over kill. A good brand of your choise and comfort 850 
> cca would be very 
> good. If your battery is good now, no matter what the CCA, 
> the alternator 
> may be your problem. Even a 650 or 550 would crank the car, 
> but just not as 
> long. Look at my web site if you may want to consider an alternator. 
> John hervey
> http://www.specialtauto.com/electrical.shtml
> 
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