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By: vindaloo
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New Battery Required, which one ?

Posted: Jun 05 2012 Views: 87
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I think I may need a new battery, after all the original is nigh on 7 years old. Any opinions on which battery as I obviously want one with similar dimensions to fit in the battery compartment and be able to close the lid?


MK3 LE



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  1. /My-Page/?userId=2819

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    This link any good Vindaloo?

    The battery on my old MK3 was suffering by the time it was four....But I put it down to it not getting as much use as I would have liked!

    Garffey.


     Tha' can alus tell a Yorkshireman, but tha' can't tell him much.

    Also: never ask someone if they're from Yorkshire. If they're not, they'll be embarrassed. If they are, they'll already have told you.

     

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    Posted: Jun 05 2012 By: Garffey   Posts: 3117
  2. /My-Page/?userId=2129

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    Just replaced the battery on the Rover 25. I'd get a Heavy Duty, it was only an extra £7.00 above the standard so worth it for the better functionality you get.

    Halfords will supply you a good battery but I'd go to a parts place as it's generally cheaper. The one I got a couple of weeks ago was about £54.00'ish. Gone up a lot over the past few years but if yours has lasted 7 years then it's not bad.

    Being outside in sub zero temperatures can seriously shorten battery life, I'm looking forward to getting garage cleared so I can put it in there overnight next winter.

     


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    Posted: Jun 06 2012 By: djrose007   Posts: 1879
  3. /My-Page/?userId=12188

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    05/06/2012 09:06:13, Garffey said:
    "

    This link any good Vindaloo?

    The battery on my old MK3 was suffering by the time it was four....But I put it down to it not getting as much use as I would have liked!

    Garffey.

    "

    Problem with every battery I've looked at (except the original) is that they are too wide 175mm against 125mm for the original. 


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    Posted: Jun 06 2012 By: vindaloo   Posts: 83
  4. /My-Page/?userId=2819

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    06/06/2012 05:59:55, vindaloo said:
    "

    05/06/2012 09:06:13, Garffey said:
    "

    This link any good Vindaloo?

    The battery on my old MK3 was suffering by the time it was four....But I put it down to it not getting as much use as I would have liked!

    Garffey.

    "

    Problem with every battery I've looked at (except the original) is that they are too wide 175mm against 125mm for the original. 

    "

     This one then?....Searched using my last cars reg!

    Garffey.


     Tha' can alus tell a Yorkshireman, but tha' can't tell him much.

    Also: never ask someone if they're from Yorkshire. If they're not, they'll be embarrassed. If they are, they'll already have told you.

     

    Metropolitan Grey 1.8 Ac SE Rc with compulsory 'Oakers' sticker.....Thats it!!!!.....Not even DSC to annoy me!
    Posted: Jun 06 2012 By: Garffey   Posts: 3117
  5. /My-Page/?userId=12188

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    06/06/2012 08:59:15, Garffey said:
    "

    06/06/2012 05:59:55, vindaloo said:
    "

    05/06/2012 09:06:13, Garffey said:
    "

    This link any good Vindaloo?

    The battery on my old MK3 was suffering by the time it was four....But I put it down to it not getting as much use as I would have liked!

    Garffey.

    "

     

    Problem with every battery I've looked at (except the original) is that they are too wide 175mm against 125mm for the original. 

    "

     

     This one then?....Searched using my last cars reg!

    Garffey.

    "

    Thanks, that should fit, about 25mm higher but otherwise spot on. CCA is 300 against the original's 320-330 but I guess it will still be OK. Interesting that I put my reg no. in the search & it says Battery not available.Frown


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    Posted: Jun 06 2012 By: vindaloo   Posts: 83
  6. /My-Page/?userId=16045

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    This is the correct type which I bought online and was delivered the next day with a label on the box saying  open outdoors immediately.   My original Panasonic battery was replaced last year before it failed.  I charge it overnight once a month when it drops to 12.4 and it rises 12.8 V and all cells show full SG with a hydrometer.

    If you fit a taller battery the lid might not go on.

    http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-048-Varta-Asia-Car-Battery-P3205.html

     

    Posted: Jun 07 2012 By: grin168   Posts: 275
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    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    Mine failed at 5 years old I contacted etyres online they identified two suitable one budget and the other better quality both were by Uni-part they arrive early next morning and fitted in minuites without crashing the audio!!

    good price too!! 10/10 Smile


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    Posted: Jun 07 2012 By: Whitevanman   Posts: 74
  8. /My-Page/?userId=12188

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    07/06/2012 08:08:26, grin168 said:
    "

    This is the correct type which I bought online and was delivered the next day with a label on the box saying  open outdoors immediately.   My original Panasonic battery was replaced last year before it failed.  I charge it overnight once a month when it drops to 12.4 and it rises 12.8 V and all cells show full SG with a hydrometer.

    If you fit a taller battery the lid might not go on.

    http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-048-Varta-Asia-Car-Battery-P3205.html

     

    "

    Thanks for all the replies, I have ordered the one mentioned above, £53 or so delivered.


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    Posted: Jun 08 2012 By: vindaloo   Posts: 83
  9. /My-Page/?userId=12188

    RE: New Battery Required, which one ?

    Battery arrived today, fitted in 10 minutes and as it's identical in size to the original fits perfectly.


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    Posted: Jun 11 2012 By: vindaloo   Posts: 83