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preHEstoric

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XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!!
22.04.2012 at 15:02:10

I wrote on here a few years ago about my problems finding a battery to fit in the tray on my XJS. Most batteries today are either monsters - twice the size of the original or have large plastic fittings that make them just a few cms to large.

Well as bad luck would have it my battery decided the distinct lack of use was enough for it and died....start hunting for a new battery...AND I FOUND ONE.

The only one I can find is YUASA...perfect fit although the terminals are the wrong way around - but I can live with that.

Here's a website if ever you need it.
http://www.yuasaeurope.com/en-gb/portal/

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David
(no connection with this company...just useful to know)

1979 - XJS Regency Red
1982 - XJS Cobalt Blue
2000 - XJ8 Antiga Blue

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brycabriolet Senior Member Offline Posts: 302 Leicester east midlands Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #1 - 22.04.2012 at 15:51:13 Hi David try Halfords i got a Bosh from them just needed to put 1in packing in the tray to accomadate its worth investing in a ceteck 360 batt conditioner there £40 on ebay you will always have a charged batt regards Bryan
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Reply #2 - 22.04.2012 at 16:37:21

i have a 94 v12 and have a VARTA battery which is the same as bosch as far as i know. This came with a 4 year warranty and fits perfect but was not cheap but with batteries i think you get what you pay for . I searched ebay when i ordered mine and think it was delivered the next day. my spec was a 74Ah battery which was the largest i can fit. I also use a C-TEK trikle charger to keep it charged or pull the earth cable if not used for some time.

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JulesJag Senior Member Offline Posts: 1243 SUSSEX Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #3 - 22.04.2012 at 19:40:43 Hi David, I'm using a Halfords HB075 battery on my 1990 3.6 litre if that's any help Regards, Julian
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preHEstoric Senior Member Offline My word is my bond. Posts: 1914 Cheshire, UK Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #4 - 23.04.2012 at 00:23:39 Thanks..all useful to know. Bryan what is the model number of the Bosch? Will invest in a battery conditioner...makes sense in the long run.
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Reply #5 - 23.04.2012 at 09:27:49

Hi David its HSB075 i had trouble with my Lucas wet type battery going flat so i decided to invest in a maintance free type a Bocsh HS075 its ok apart from it needs packing under in the tray to get the correct hight this i did with a piece of a cieling tile
however i kept my Lucas battery as i wasent convinced it was cuput i invested in a C-Teck 3600
conditioner its a small solid state devise and its magic no more flat batteries i leave it connected all through the winter and it keeps the battery fully charged The good news i hooked my Lucas battery up to it for 48 hours and now thats back on the car perfect and the Bocsh is my spare I like the Lucas as its like the original and if the concours judge sees a Bocsh i lose points But its most important to keep the conditioner on when the car is not in use just clip it to the batt and forget it you will be glad you did just like me as i never have a flat battery anymore Hope this helps regards Bryan

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Anjum Junior Member Offline Posts: 81 N London Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #6 - 23.04.2012 at 13:55:26 I'm a bit confused by the vented battery requirement as the battery is in the boot. Do you need a vented battery and attach a tube out of the car (as originally designed) or are sealed batteries, such as the Bosch, OK?
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brycabriolet Senior Member Offline Posts: 302 Leicester east midlands Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #7 - 23.04.2012 at 14:07:32 Hi there absolutly sealed batteries are fine they never made them when these cars were made its modern technoligy and so no gases can escape so no need to worry about venting Regards Bryan
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Anjum Junior Member Offline Posts: 81 N London Gender:	Re: XJ-S Replacemet Batteries that fit!! Reply #8 - 23.04.2012 at 14:32:58 Thanks for the reassurance, Bryan! Didn't want my jag boot or rear wings to corrode.
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