Batteries - Correct Size needed ? Help Required !

jon75 · 8th January 2008, 18:26

Hello,

Following an earlier post today (and many thanks for the replies as the diagnosis was spot on), I bought a new battery. However, it is 2-3ins shorter than the original and therefore am having problems securing it in place. The retaining strap is very difficult to adjust - particularly at the place of the threaded bolt.

I sepcifically asked for a battery for a Rover 75 CDT but.....

Have I bought the wrong battery I am wondering i.e should the replacement be the same dimensions ?

I would be grateful for any reply - this seemingly 10 minute job has already taken 1 hour !!

Regards

Mike · 8th January 2008, 18:41

The replacement should be exactly the same size so I'd take it back and ask for the correct one. Chances are you've been given one for a Rover 45.

hth

Mike

Jules · 8th January 2008, 18:43

The battery you have been supplied cannot possibly be a big enough AMP hourage.

Unipart outlets and Motor factors have the correct size.
Jon the diesel requires minimum 75 AMP Hour.

jon75 · 8th January 2008, 18:45

Thanks Mike and Julesbass,

If I take the old one back as well to show the shop- is the car okay without any battery for up to 24 hours ??

Jules · 8th January 2008, 18:50

Yep might do it some good, like a complete shutdown on a PC.
What shop is it out of interest Jon?
So long as you have the radio code:lol:

jon75 · 8th January 2008, 18:56

It's a local garage who also have a car parts shop (Preston, Lancashire) - they are in the goodgarage scheme (www.goodgaragescheme.com) where they have excelent feedback. They also serviced the 75 recently and did an excellent job - they have all 75 service parts in stock e.g filters

I'm sure it was a genuine mistake so will return tomorrow

Jules · 8th January 2008, 19:09

For a while my local Rover agent (now defunct) couldn't supply a big enough one.! Biggest they had was 63 AMP (still not enough for the CDT)

8th January 2008, 18:26	#1
jon75 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Batteries - Correct Size needed ? Help Required ! Hello, Following an earlier post today (and many thanks for the replies as the diagnosis was spot on), I bought a new battery. However, it is 2-3ins shorter than the original and therefore am having problems securing it in place. The retaining strap is very difficult to adjust - particularly at the place of the threaded bolt. I sepcifically asked for a battery for a Rover 75 CDT but..... Have I bought the wrong battery I am wondering i.e should the replacement be the same dimensions ? I would be grateful for any reply - this seemingly 10 minute job has already taken 1 hour !! Regards __________________ Jon

8th January 2008, 18:41	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	The replacement should be exactly the same size so I'd take it back and ask for the correct one. Chances are you've been given one for a Rover 45. hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th January 2008, 18:43	#3
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	The battery you have been supplied cannot possibly be a big enough AMP hourage. Unipart outlets and Motor factors have the correct size. Jon the diesel requires minimum 75 AMP Hour. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

8th January 2008, 18:45	#4
jon75 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mike and Julesbass, If I take the old one back as well to show the shop- is the car okay without any battery for up to 24 hours ?? __________________ Jon

8th January 2008, 18:50	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yep might do it some good, like a complete shutdown on a PC. What shop is it out of interest Jon? So long as you have the radio code:lol: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

8th January 2008, 18:56	#6
jon75 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's a local garage who also have a car parts shop (Preston, Lancashire) - they are in the goodgarage scheme (www.goodgaragescheme.com) where they have excelent feedback. They also serviced the 75 recently and did an excellent job - they have all 75 service parts in stock e.g filters I'm sure it was a genuine mistake so will return tomorrow __________________ Jon Last edited by jon75; 8th January 2008 at 18:59..

8th January 2008, 19:09	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	For a while my local Rover agent (now defunct) couldn't supply a big enough one.! Biggest they had was 63 AMP (still not enough for the CDT) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block