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Starter Battery recommendations

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I am sure there was a thread on starter batteries but searches and looking at the Wiki has drawn a blank so I'm asking here.

Need to replace my starter battery and looking for simple off the shelf suggestions. I believe the listed battery is a 36ah but I would like something with a bit more umph, without the "you can make this one fit if you cut and shut" type of situation.

Any advice welcome.

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Here's what I have:

Battery size you need is an 065

One of mine is 72AH, the other 70AH

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I have a Bosch 065 S5 heavy duty battery which is 61Ah and 600 CCA. Used these on a few vehicles over the years. They also come with 5 year warranty.
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Thanks for the replies.... I'll look into these.
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Are you talking main battery and not leisure engine battery.

Frida is a 1986 VWT25(T3) I am also looking to replace her main battery (behind driver's seat). Battery size is 12v 60Ah 540Ah C(EN) 175mm x 242mm x 175mm.
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From the Wiki...
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Under seat VW T25 battery box dimensions: 310 wide x 175 deep(front to back) x 185 high.
Battery box with lid (to enable lid to close) These are absolute maximum dimensions, a shade less would be better - I have measured to the bottom of a swivel seat on a camper. Just be aware that VW battery box lids won't shut properly with the common 190mm battery height..You must buy a slightly lower profile 175mm battery. THIS POINT IS VERY IMPORTANT* (Common standard car battery height is 190mm but you will need one that is 175mm high often refered to as 'low profile')

Original VW fitment was a Type 065/075 for petrol engined vehicles (battery under the O/S/F seat and around 60AH) and Type 096 for Diesel engines (battery in the engine bay, these are around the 70-74AH region) However, the more open battery tray area on Diesel engines allows for a much wider choice and it is the restricted size of the VW battery boxes under the front seats that limit choice for petrol van owners.

Therefore, if petrol van owners are looking for a little more..umph! a UK Type 100 is a sensible upgrade without breaking the bank, these are (usually low profile at 175mm high) at the same time have increased capacity (typically 68 - 74ah with 'cold cranking capacity' in the region of 630 - 700 CCA) whilst still retaining the correct terminal orientation. These have greater cranking capacity over the standard size and will easily power all engine derivatives..Diesel & petrol, with lots in reserve. This size leaves about 15mm space either size so is pretty close to filling the box entirely. Word of caution at this point* some manufactures use battery lables that put Type 096 & 100 together i.e. 096/100 .. Just be absolutely sure in these circumstances that you are buying a low profile battery that is 175mm tall*

As a footnote* If you want the ABSOLUTE highest capacity starter battery 'that fits' lid shut! then you can use a Type 110. These are rated around the 80ah with a CCA upwards of 700 'very powerful' and literally 'squeeze' into a VW battery box...squeeze in not an understatement! but several of us have fitted a Type 110 with success. I used an EXIDE brand Type 110 that measured W315 X H175 X D175 but I know others also fit..JUST! I actually measured mine at 310mm across the top but 315mm at the base where the retaining ridges stick out for the fasten down bracket. "

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I bought a Hannook 54ah from Batterymegauk on ebay for £47 delivered, basically same measurements as the Bosch S4.
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There's a sale at euro car parts now, code BLACKFRIDAY.

i just got the Bosch S4 S4 Battery 075 4 Year Guarantee, came out at £71 if anyone is looking.

The van groaned it's last groan yesterday. Still, it's had the same Halfords battery in it since I got it 8 years ago so not bad going. Even boiled it once cause of a bad regulator kicking out 18v. We have solar which keeps things in good shape. Fingers crossed they don't screw the order up hu
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Would recommend a bosch 065 s4, I've just had mine replaced on warranty after 3 years good service. I had a charging issue over the summer and thought that the battery was at fault but I'm pretty sure that it wasn't in the end.
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