Hi my series 3 rebuild is (after two years )progressing nicely to a point where I need a battery. I can get the size restrictions for all but height (due to current level of assembly) I know I need the negative to the radiator. Would really appreciate a tip for a good battery that fits a standard 2.25 series 3 88 diesel. Nothing extravagant as currently only going to be to turn over and hopefully run engine to test the work done. Pics of the work so far for those who like pics!
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Series 3 rebuild new battery size
- Thread starter LeighT77
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As big a battery that will fit in the tray. Mines a 110ah one. I think 95ah is specified, but bigger is always better, especially with a diesel, more especially if the weather is cold.
Looking good, by the way!
Looking good, by the way!
Thanks it’s no concours vehicle but starting to come together. After a lot of hard working cleaning and restoring parts. Thankfully down to the last few now before paint and reassembly for relatively obvious reasons working out exactly what will fit height wise in the current state is a trick. The unipart code number from the manual brings up a whole heap of nothing helpful. I did see the 90ah and a specified CCA though. Any idea on what I can get away with height wise?
Tayna are usually the go-to for batteries.
If you put in your vehicle type it will give a list of recommended batteries;
www.tayna.co.uk
(in this case, its 069)
and from that you can check the list for the one you want;
www.tayna.co.uk
It may be that someone will be able to confirm if you can fit a longer/taller one...
Larger Ah is good, but the CCA is also quite important (the theoretical maximum current available on starting).
www.interstatebatteries.com
If you put in your vehicle type it will give a list of recommended batteries;
Land Rover 88/109 Car Batteries - Next Day Delivery
Tayna.co.uk offers discount Land Rover 88/109 Car batteries. Browse our list of fitments to find your exact model and suggested battery. Offering next day delivery in the UK we cannot be beaten.
www.tayna.co.uk
and from that you can check the list for the one you want;
069 Car Batteries
We sell 069 Car Batteries at the cheapest prices anywhere. Our 069 Car battery is an extremely high quality product at a budget price. With a price beat guarantee you can be certain of the best deal in the UK.
www.tayna.co.uk
It may be that someone will be able to confirm if you can fit a longer/taller one...
Larger Ah is good, but the CCA is also quite important (the theoretical maximum current available on starting).
Understanding CCA in Car Batteries | Interstate Batteries
CCA is a vital specification that will ensure your car battery will start, especially in cold conditions. Learn all about cold cranking amps in this article.
www.interstatebatteries.com
robwlondon
Posting Guru
There are 2 lengths of battery tray. The diesel should have the longer (by 2") tray. This takes an 019 frame battery which gets you 900 + CCA. Mine has the shorter tray with 2" added as these are very pricey. The extra length is at the front. mine has a 3.3L Perkins and on a cold morning it takes all those CCA amps!
One good tip is try and buy with terminals on the engine side of the battery. That was there is less chance of the bonnet stay shorting the terminals when you close the bonnet.