DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Replacement Battery

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > My Defender > Replacement Battery

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

Buz

Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Forest of Dean
Posts: 238

1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black

Replacement Battery

Looks like my battery is in need of an upgrade.
Its only 650CCA and is starting to fail now so guess i'll replace it before the cold weather starts. It can be parked up from one weekend to the next (sometimes longer). I also have a conditioner for my bike so will stick that on during really cold weather when its stood for a while.
Thing is, i'm not sure what to get. The one in there isn't standard, its just been stuck in the battery box and allowed to 'float around' (I've fixed it down since I had it)
The engine is a 200tdi disco, sitting in a 1987 Defender 90.
There is nothing drastic to draw current at the moment but I may well ne fitting a winch in the future. Also thinking of upgrading to a dual battery at a later date so ideally want something that I can add to.
I've heard 95AH and a 850CCA as a minimum, is this about right? and what is the best make?

A couple of times now its been the solitary clicking when trying to start it, a quick boost with jump leads or charger and it fires up ok. I will be checking current draw to ensure there isn't a fault and no, i've not checked battery voltage or alternator output yet. I feel the battery is past its best and needs changing anyway.

So, whats the collectives recommendations for batteries?

2nd Sep 2014 3:50pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5843

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

I think (without looking at the battery) but, I'm pretty sure I got this spec for my TD5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Varta-Silver-I1-...3f3b29ce4b 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

2nd Sep 2014 5:28pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I think tatra805 gave the best advise as to Defender batteries. In short, unless you plan to use your truck in extreme conditions, Land Rover's choice for the Puma of a Varta Professional Deep Cycle Marine Leisure , 90Ah/800CCA battery is just excellent. My own original battery is now 6 years old and still going strong-

Read tatra's well educated opinion

in below thread.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16605.html You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

Last edited by ericvv on 2nd Sep 2014 6:22pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Sep 2014 6:19pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

I fitted a Bosch S5 to my TD5...got it from Costco with 5 year warranty. 110ah and around 900cca.

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/////...p;cc5_1026

Has been great.

Cheers

Simon

2nd Sep 2014 6:21pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum