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Post by unclebob on Sept 22, 2020 20:15:57 GMT
Will it affect your mpg 😉
When fitting be handy if you can tie the battery leads out the way as you’re going to be tight on space, and struggling with the weight 👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by jasehutch on Sept 22, 2020 20:27:45 GMT
Yes , i can remember when I fitted the current battery it was a struggle. Mind you I was younger then and I've just looked and according to the specs the Bosch battery is slightly heavier still.
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Post by unclebob on Sept 22, 2020 20:32:57 GMT
Yes , i can remember when I fitted the current battery it was a struggle. Mind you I was younger then and I've just looked and according to the specs the Bosch battery is slightly heavier still. Did you know the bonnet has two stay positions ? I only noticed by chance the other week ...might help with the space while lifting 👍🏻 |
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Post by shcm on Sept 23, 2020 6:33:52 GMT
Did you know the bonnet has two stay positions ? I only noticed by chance the other week ...might help with the space while lifting 👍🏻 Keep up Bob!  Here's a related, but in this case, a completely useless fact. Did you know the later models (well, I've only ever seen it on a 4.4) have a little, easily removable plug, that sits in the unused stay position and can be swapped between the two positions? Not just a rubber bung, but a plastic part with a springy finger catch? I do wonder why, because on face value there doesn't seem much point, especially when it wasn't there before on earlier models and it's just adding cost (every single penny counts in automotive). I do like touches like that though. 
Possibly it's just an aid related to assembly in the factory. e.g. maybe helps to ensure the stay goes into the correct position at various points down the assembly track.
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Post by unclebob on Sept 23, 2020 8:28:31 GMT
Did you know the bonnet has two stay positions ? I only noticed by chance the other week ...might help with the space while lifting 👍🏻 Keep up Bob! Here's a related, but in this case, a completely useless fact. Did you know the later models (well, I've only ever seen it on a 4.4) have a little, easily removable plug, that sits in the unused stay position and can be swapped between the two positions? Not just a rubber bung, but a plastic part with a springy finger catch? I do wonder why, because on face value there doesn't seem much point, especially when it wasn't there before on earlier models and it's just adding cost (every single penny counts in automotive). I do like touches like that though.
Possibly it's just an aid related to assembly in the factory. e.g. maybe helps to ensure the stay goes into the correct position at various points down the assembly track.
No high tech removable plugs on the older models ...just multiple choice holes, keeps it simple that way 😉 |
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Post by jasehutch on Sept 26, 2020 21:34:19 GMT
The old and new...  |
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Post by bigkev on Sept 26, 2020 22:05:51 GMT
Ah don’t fink auld Ingleesh grampas should be lifting these heavy weights.
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Post by davrav on Sept 26, 2020 22:21:39 GMT
Ah don’t fink auld Ingleesh grampas should be lifting these heavy weights. Training for hefting the wee bairn aboot once he's a toddler Kev. They get even heavier when they're asleep. |
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Post by unclebob on Sept 27, 2020 8:33:44 GMT
The old and new... Did it fit ok then Jase ? |
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Post by jasehutch on Sept 27, 2020 8:58:01 GMT
Yes perfectly with a few mm either way to spare. 👍
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 27, 2020 15:56:10 GMT
Ah don’t fink auld Ingleesh grampas should be lifting these heavy weights. He is getting on a bit ."................. |
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Post by filsgreen on Sept 27, 2020 17:37:05 GMT
Following this thread as my battery has gone flat, just charging it up now. The car hardly moves, so I'm not sure whether the battery is dead or I just need to drive it more often. It moves about 3 miles a week at night, so obviously it's using the lights.
I'm not keen about taking it to an auto spark for a battery check, as they will probably just say I need a new one, to get a sale. Is there any way I can check the battery myself? My battery charger only displays full, half and empty battery images to indicate capacity. Or should I just buy a Yuasa, like the OP as I don't know how old the battery is?
Thanks for any advice.
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Post by unclebob on Sept 27, 2020 17:57:11 GMT
Following this thread as my battery has gone flat, just charging it up now. The car hardly moves, so I'm not sure whether the battery is dead or I just need to drive it more often. It moves about 3 miles a week at night, so obviously it's using the lights. I'm not keen about taking it to an auto spark for a battery check, as they will probably just say I need a new one, to get a sale. Is there any way I can check the battery myself? My battery charger only displays full, half and empty battery images to indicate capacity. Or should I just buy a Yuasa, like the OP as I don't know how old the battery is? Thanks for any advice. You need to invest in a smart charger and keep it connected until you need the car , subject to you having mains power close by 👍🏻 |
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Post by davrav on Sept 27, 2020 18:39:33 GMT
Following this thread as my battery has gone flat, just charging it up now. The car hardly moves, so I'm not sure whether the battery is dead or I just need to drive it more often. It moves about 3 miles a week at night, so obviously it's using the lights. I'm not keen about taking it to an auto spark for a battery check, as they will probably just say I need a new one, to get a sale. Is there any way I can check the battery myself? My battery charger only displays full, half and empty battery images to indicate capacity. Or should I just buy a Yuasa, like the OP as I don't know how old the battery is? Thanks for any advice. You need to invest in a smart charger and keep it connected until you need the car , subject to you having mains power close by 👍🏻 And ref. smart chargers, I noticed yesterday that LIDL are selling a CTEK for £69.99. No idea what model it is though. EDIT It's this one: www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/car-essentials/ctek-ct5-time-to-go-battery-charger-maintainer/p35323 |
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Post by unclebob on Sept 27, 2020 19:06:56 GMT
Top brand and good price 👍🏻 I have the 10A version to charge our cars and vans. |
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