2.0ltr replacement starter battery

[Roy748]

Hi oh wise ones
Sorry if this has been asked before and I have searched the forums but I cannot find a recent post for a recommendation for a replacement starter battery for my 2.0ltr bongo. Most post appear to recommend batteries with the necessary power for the diesels engines but not the 2.0ltr patrols.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

[g8dhe]

The Bosch S4 335 is fine for all types of Bongo engine.

[Roy748]

Hello g8dhe
Thanks for the info, so their is no specific one recommended for petrol or diesel then.

[Ian]

Same battery will fit all types of Bongo. You need the following codes. The codes give the physical dimensions.

UK ref = 249, EU = 068.

The Bosch recommended by Geoff is very good, as is a Motaquip VBY44. Eurocarparts keep batteries in stock, branches nationwide.

[Bob]

I've had top service from Tayna Batteries.

A quick Google will find them.

[Roy748]

Hello Guys
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

[tuttiweb]

The Bosch S4 335 is fine for all types of Bongo engine.

This post is a few years old now, but I notice the Bosch S4 335 Car Battery is still available to buy.

My question is whether it's still the best option to replace my starter battery, which no longer holds charge at all well.

For details and to add some knowledge for future forum searches, my current 4 year old Omnicraft 91Ah battery still shows 14.1V when started, but reports only 12.14V when the engine is off. This is overnight after a continuous 60mile motorway journey the previous day. My understanding is that a healthy battery would likely hold 12.6V when the engine has been off for a while.

(I'll be back to discuss the Leisure Battery when my repair/testing proves that's knackered too.)

[g8dhe]

Yes its fine, there are others available but the quality is fine, you can go for a lower capacity & cheaper if cost is factor. Below is my normal post;
Bosch S4 335/028/249
Yuasa 5335

Typical Capacity is 95 Amp Hours,
Typical Dimensions 306L x 175W x 225H

A search on Tayna batteries www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/249/

As regards the current measurements you mention 14.1 volts is NOT the battery its the alternator output that is charging the battery!
A standard lead acid battery when not on charge will measure 12.6 to 12.8 volts depending precise chemical makeup and fully charged.
On a float charge then normally 13.2 volts, that is the voltage when minimal current is going into the battery itself, any voltage above that is then starting to put power back into the battery itself.

[tuttiweb]

Yes its fine, there are others available but the quality is fine, you can go for a lower capacity & cheaper if cost is factor. Below is my normal post;
Bosch S4 335/028/249
Yuasa 5335

Typical Capacity is 95 Amp Hours,
Typical Dimensions 306L x 175W x 225H

A search on Tayna batteries www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/249/

As regards the current measurements you mention 14.1 volts is NOT the battery its the alternator output that is charging the battery!
A standard lead acid battery when not on charge will measure 12.6 to 12.8 volts depending precise chemical makeup and fully charged.
On a float charge then normally 13.2 volts, that is the voltage when minimal current is going into the battery itself, any voltage above that is then starting to put power back into the battery itself.

Again, thank you for a detailed and super-quick response.

I was conscious that the alternator is what was causing the rise in voltage when the vehicle is started, but tried to keep it technically more simple. Of course, you are correct that adding the information to explain the rise is a much better idea. Thanks again.