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Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:08 pm
by 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
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:13 pm
by 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.
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:20 pm
by 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...
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:39 pm
by 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
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:48 pm
by mikexgough
Bang......
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:11 pm
by mikeonb4c
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:59 pm
by lochan2
Thanks for advice all, will try for a 249 battery.
regards Lochan
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:43 pm
by Ron Miel
lochan2 wrote: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
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:37 pm
by 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
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:11 am
by 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.
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:11 am
by mikeonb4c
Ron Miel wrote: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
Re: Which Main Battery?
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:08 am
by mikexgough
Ron Miel wrote:lochan2 wrote: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....
