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[prozac]

Where best? and what to pay?
I bought a partco one today but it is slightly too tall. :?
Is there anything wrong with getting one with a higher EN rating?

Cheers

Proze

[tim_aka_tim]

The Cherry battery is a pretty odd shape, and not something many people carry in stock. Couple of months ago I got a Lucas one for 35 quid from 'Auto Jap Spares' in Tile Hill. Lifetime warranty and 25 quid off. Did have to take a hacksaw to the metal bracket on top though or it would have grounded the new +ve.

[Mort]

Might be worth trying a few Dealerships.  When we replaced one a while back, all the battery places said that I'd have to go to a Dealership.  Turned out to be around £60, which was a lot better than I expected.

[isle of man]

Optima.  



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yes me too......




peter henry

[ponyracer1]

Yellow top!!

[Woody]

Prozac

I used a battery that was too tall on my XJ I used some nylon webbing to strap in place, has passed an MOT like that   Go for the cheap one and scrapheap up a restaint mechanism.

[isle of man]

Prozac

I used a battery that was too tall on my XJ I used some nylon webbing to strap in place, has passed an MOT like that   Go for the cheap one and scrapheap up a restaint mechanism.

uhhhh.....do the job right and do it once......up grade not replace or make good your not in the desert or on a battle field.


peter henry

[Anonymous]

Prozac

I used a battery that was too tall on my XJ I used some nylon webbing to strap in place, has passed an MOT like that   Go for the cheap one and scrapheap up a restaint mechanism.

uhhhh.....do the job right and do it once......up grade not replace or make good your not in the desert or on a battle field.




From experience....Go with IOM's views

[Woody]

The XJ is not an offroader anymore, the webbing I use is as good as the shock tested straps used for holding the batteries that start emergency diesel fire pumps on warships

[isle of man]

The XJ is not an offroader anymore, the webbing I use is as good as the shock tested straps used for holding the batteries that start emergency diesel fire pumps on warships   The KISS (Keep It Simple Solution) principle applied and I had the strap to hand.  The battery cost me £35 and has the same Ah rating as the old XJ battery

like i said battle field.
9 years tavr training in transport core before you ask  service #24810225

peter henry

[prozac]

Prozac

I used a battery that was too tall on my XJ I used some nylon webbing to strap in place, has passed an MOT like that   Go for the cheap one and scrapheap up a restaint mechanism.

By "too tall" I meant it fouled the bonnet closing. I had to cable tie the metal restraint shut then found I couldn't close the bonnet :?

[isle of man]

Prozac

I used a battery that was too tall on my XJ I used some nylon webbing to strap in place, has passed an MOT like that   Go for the cheap one and scrapheap up a restaint mechanism.

By "too tall" I meant it fouled the bonnet closing. I had to cable tie the metal restraint shut then found I couldn't close the bonnet :?

problem with the bonnet?? take it off make it battle field ready.



peter henry

[MK1]

My grandad who served in Burma amongst other places used to call it 'improvising'.

[isle of man]

My grandad who served in Burma amongst other places used to call it 'improvising'.

call it what you want .....but it beats walking with 55lbs on your back.



peter henry

[keeko]

 service #24810225

peter henry

  2481?  .............Sprog..

[isle of man]

 service #24810225

peter henry

  2481?  .............Sprog..

talk is cheap.....money buys whiskey.........
43 in two weeks and proud of it.



peter henry

[Asylum]

Optima.  :lol:

[ponyracer1]

Optima.  :lol:

Had to run mine 80 miles with the wipers and the lights on the whole time with no alt charging. Made it home but just barely!! 2nd optima is on my to do list. Won't ever use anything else!!