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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: eddscott on July 02, 2010, 10:28:58 AM

Title: XJ Battery
Post by: eddscott on July 02, 2010, 10:28:58 AM

Probably a very simple question but I need to replace the battery on my XJ and would rather be able to walk into Halfrauds and pick one up rather than ask one of the numpties which one.

I don't use the XJ much during the week and my work is only a couple of miles away so its not getting a proper charge in between uses.  I also think its probably the original battery so probably quite tired.
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Nosebolt on July 02, 2010, 10:35:24 AM
if you go here (http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Results.aspx/Cars%20and%20Trucks?dsNavigation=N~21) and select you vehicle then click on one of the suggested batteries it will give you a full spec, height/length/CCA etc. you can the walk in with a tape measure and spec and pick the battery you want
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Bulldog67 on July 02, 2010, 11:49:54 AM
are u in Kent mate?

do u know Tovil dump? Great batt place near there, will know exact what u want and more importantly, are cheap with a 3yr guarentee.
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Bulldog67 on July 02, 2010, 11:50:47 AM
 :icon_redface: ahhh, just checked and u aint, was thinkin of someone else, sorry
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 02, 2010, 12:58:42 PM
Celine Dion or Allison Moyet? :hysterical:
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 02, 2010, 01:21:24 PM
Check a Jeep dealer. Their batteries can be surprisingly reasonable, and they fit.
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: gazjeep on July 02, 2010, 01:54:10 PM
 :iagree:

From personal experience  :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: Bulldog67 on July 02, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Celine Dion or Allison Moyet? :hysterical:

oversized women, be it the gut or neck, dont do it for me  :003:
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: JamesH on July 04, 2010, 11:06:02 PM
Try dealers 1st
Title: Re: XJ Battery
Post by: eddscott on July 05, 2010, 10:04:13 AM

Well closest dealer is Cardiff which is 2 hours away - they have one at £92 but going to take an afternoon just to get it.  Tried Halfrauds and the battery they gave me didn't fit - its the bolts for the cross brace that are too short and the OE battery has a recess where the brace goes.  Anyway £95 in Halfords but that has been refunded. 

I've settled on a local battery supplier who sold me a high amperage battery than the Halfords item for £58.  Considering the cost of fuel etc to go get the one in Cardiff the local battery at half the price will just have to be made to fit.