While I don't have help for you on the battery terminal issue I am here to let you know that as a registered member you are allowed to post pictures. Please see http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/how-do-i/510-list-how-do-i-items.html for a few hints and tricks. If those don't help let me know.
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thanks I'll get some pics up soon and hopefully i can replace the clamp with something that can be purchased at a local parts store. I have searched high and low for the T-bolt and can't find one anywhere.
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goaljnky New Member
I busted mine long time ago in a fit of over-tightening. It actually did not take much to snap. My local SA was kind enough to find one for me at no charge. And no, I was not able to find one to buy and the parts department was trying to sell me the whole harness for about the price of a new car.
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Looking at RealOEM.com BMW R53 Cooper S Battery lead/distribution box, rear on Real OEM you can see that MINI makes this a complete assembly. It's not inexpensive and looks to be a PITA to replace as well since it traverses the entire car from front to back.
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I suppose that i could just get the neg side cable and since all i really need is the BOLT and it's about $300 CHEAPER!!!!:idea:
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Cut it off, and replace it with a regular terminal connector. Autozone Has them on the shelf.