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Originally Posted by Tourok82_12
... how tricky it could be to change the positive battery cable line that isn't factory designed, and if its best to have a mechanic to do the work. ...
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I guess your +terminals are already rotten?
The stealership is right in principal, not in pricing.
If you can cut/strip wiring and use screw terminals to fabricate the accessory wiring, then go and buy the main +cable to starter motor readymade. Just measure its length before shoppin.
Find similar wire (thickness same or greater) for the accessory wirings, and for the doublewires from alternator. Use suitable terminals placed under the batt terminal bolt. Cut old accessory wires on suitable spots, bare the shield, connect with big enough screw terminals. (another way is soldering, has to be well done)
The 12Volts can not kill, but fire hazard potential is real: The end 'product' has to be well shielded, well strapped (no vibration allowed). Use tape plus self vulcanizing rubbertape to make sure no contact with chassis will never happen. The other hazard I can think is: Battery will explode if a steel wrench is dropped on poles.
By luck one may find the wire set from JY; typically theyre already bad.
Also check alt wiring and its multiple connectors; see link pages below.