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Vehicle battery replacement
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 19:03
by High Peaker
I need to replace my main battery, as even parking with sidelights on for 30 mins flattens it.
As the current one is unlikely to be original, or even correct, what capacity and cranking current should I be looking for?
It is a 1.9 petrol water cooled.
Thanks all.
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 19:05
by kevtherev
A code 096 will fit the battery compartment available from most motor factors at around £60
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 19:25
by Mocki
the original was the equiv of a 065, a 075 fits, and according to the rev a095 does....
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 19:53
by gally
not sure about 096 tried one in my westy but to high cover would not close down.067 fits perfect and has cap of 65ah.
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 20:05
by kevtherev
gally wrote:not sure about 096 tried one in my westy but to high cover would not close down
depends on your cover then..as mine does.
it is a tight fit thats for sure...usually 096 is 75A/h
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 20:09
by kevtherev
Highland John wrote:My battery is under the drivers seat and the most powerful battery that would fit is a 096 though a 065 is what is listed in the catalogues . 065/096 etc refers to the battery type the amphour depends on the battery manufacturer , warranty etc .
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 21:38
by lhd
Try battery man on ebay about £48.00 delivered for a 65ah that fits under the seat with the westy flap closed.
search for leisure batteries it will be easier to find him.
or phone on.
077255 60770
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 21:49
by Mocki
075 is 85Ah, thats what is on mine, although its in the engine bay, infront of the taillights, outa the way
Posted: 01 Feb 2008, 13:24
by Other-Power
What ever size it is, i would suggest getting a calcium jobby from halfords, there a bit more like £10 more, they handal a lot more crap then standard ones. also five year warenty, lot easyer to swap then getting one of ebay.
Jon
Posted: 01 Feb 2008, 15:48
by Mocki
i have to agree, a calcium one would be better, but dont pay halfwits prices, go to a motor factors or tyre and exhaust place.
still get the warrenty, but not the moronic questions and high price.imo
Posted: 01 Feb 2008, 19:17
by High Peaker
Thanks everyone - Glossop Autoden it is then with a list of all the above and a tape measure to be certain.