1626 Battery Leaking

[AchingBack]

Make sure your caps are firmly sealed. I believe the slightest gap can cause a big repair. Consider how vibration can contribute to the problem if a cap is loose.

 

[ColoradoBengal]

Thanks again for the responses. Great discussion. For those who went the sealed/optima route, any suggestions on the right model? There doesn’t appear to be a like-for-like replacement for the model I have.

 

[RNeumann]

Thanks again for the responses. Great discussion. For those who went the sealed/optima route, any suggestions on the right model? There doesn’t appear to be a like-for-like replacement for the model I have.

From the photo of mine it looks like a group 34. The part number is 34/78-980.

 

[LouNY]

An AGM, Interstate Batteries | 34M-AGM

another AGM; BCI Group 34 SLI Batteries at Batteries Plus Bulbs

Some Optima and others; Group 34 Batteries | Compare Dimensions & Specifications

 

[wheelbuilder]

I've had good luck using plasti-dip after cleaning up from a battery leak. Make sure things are neutralized, get any rust converted or removed, prime, paint and dip. The rubbery coat seems to last considerably longer than just paint.

 

[Jabonee]

You need to check charging system if the battery is leaking from the top !

 

[Fairfax]

My 1626 battery is leaking as well. I’ve had it two months!

 

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My 1626 battery is leaking as well. I致e had it two months!

I cannot believe Mahindra is still dealing with this issue. The 3016 I bought in 2013 (which is now termed as the 1626), also had a leaking battery as well as a *****-ton of other Mahindras with the same problem.. This was due to a bunch of cheaply made "Exide" batteries that leaked from the base of the posts that I can only assume Mahindra got a "good deal " on.
I received a new battery and cables under warranty. The replacement was an "Interstate" which as of this date, has had no similar problem.

 

[schultz548]

Hmmm I just picked up a 3550PST Cab 9-26 and dealer told me they put a new battery in it cause the other one was leaking. Did not think much of it then but now after reading this I will pull it out and look it over good. But that will have to wait till I get it back hopefull next week cause it went back to the dealer with 32 hrs on it with a leaking diesel fuel line where it goes into the banjo fitting on the secondary fuel filter which I read they had problems with leaks around banjo fittings on other tractors but these were smaller ones but looks like they are still haveing problems with leaking fuel lines. Come on Mahindra get your chit together and do it right the first time. Could of fixed the leaking fuel line myself a lot faster than them sending a new one who knows where it is coming from.

 

[DieselMonk]

I am in the process of converting over my 1526 from a BCI Group 58 over to a Group 34 AGM battery. The only thing that does not fit is the battery holder angle bracket. Other than that there are no problems at all. My positive clamp was corroded hard and took the galvanized plating right off. Looked like big mushroom of some sort. I cleaned that all off with baking soda and warm water and repainted the tray. The original leaking battery was made by EXIDE something like a 60 month, El Cheapo thingy.