Which Main Battery?

[lochan2]

My 'starting' battery has finally given up ( its a Panasonic, so probably original 1995!)
I cant see what the amperage and cca is.
Can someone please let me know what size they managed to fit comfortably in the battery tray please.
regards lochan2

[brorabongo]

Hi Lochan, Long time no see.

I fitted one of these lately, got it at Highland Motor Parts ( use to be Highland Motor Factors).....

UKB 249, 5 series 90Ah. No name on Battery itself, just the..... Type 249.

[mikexgough]

This give JIS to UK/EU numbers.......... http://www.yuasa-battery.co.uk/automoti ... ssref.html

As Donald says 068 for normal use (most Jap batteries are large cases yet same or lower CCA/Ah as the 068) or if you feel you need a bit more grunt then 249....... but then most only last 3-4 years......

Go to a Motor factor not Halfrauds and the like...... the battery will be 1/2 price...

[mikeonb4c]

I got a 95Ah from batman .co.uk, delivered at a good price.

Ian used to sell a 105Ah that fits the Bongo.

But the bigger the AmpHr the better I reckon (don't lecture me on CCAs please anyone ) as it pays off in the long one. I have a (personal) suspicion hat some glowplug probs may be in part due to an inadequate battery not maintaining voltage to the plugs while cranking the engine. Shoot me down someone

[mikexgough]

. Shoot me down someone

Bang......

[mikeonb4c]

. Shoot me down someone

Bang......

ha ha - ya missed me

[lochan2]

Thanks for advice all, will try for a 249 battery.
regards Lochan

[Ron Miel]

Thanks for advice all, will try for a 249 battery.
regards Lochan

Fits our battery tray a treat (one of two winter spec-Bongo battery trays - check yours before buying). Spins the motor like it's a wee sewing machine. 4 years guarantee.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-249-Varta-A ... P3215.html

[mikeonb4c]

Rubbish website http://batmanuk.com/ so I couldn't quickly ID he battery you need but try phoning them as it looks as though prices might still be v. good. I bought my 95Ah from them over 3yrs ago and its never struggled at all

[Ron Miel]

Enter "Mazda Bongo" in the Batman "On-line Batteries" search form, and it lists 22 batteries for different Mazda models. Number 22 is "Batman Ref 249" for Bongo, £66/standard, £76/heavy duty - no specs given. VAT to be added (see Info page), so total prices are £77.55/standard, £89.30/heavy duty.

[mikeonb4c]

Enter "Mazda Bongo" in the Batman "On-line Batteries" search form, and it lists 22 batteries for different Mazda models. Number 22 is "Batman Ref 249" for Bongo, £66/standard, £76/heavy duty - no specs given. VAT to be added (see Info page), so total prices are £77.55/standard, £89.30/heavy duty.

Well done Ron. Strange - it wouldn't do that for me

[mikexgough]

Thanks for advice all, will try for a 249 battery.
regards Lochan

Fits our battery tray a treat (one of two winter spec-Bongo battery trays - check yours before buying). Spins the motor like it's a wee sewing machine. 4 years guarantee.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-249-Varta-A ... P3215.html

The link works and shows.......... DIN: 595 104 068 or 595 404 083 as equivalent batteries only differences being A/h in the main, some are CCA different but some with a lower CCA have a longer cranking life.....

You pays yer money........ but they all have similar operational lives and guarantee periods....