New Battery

[Tintin]

I am looking for a replacement battery for my 4.2 series 1. Does anyone have any recommendations for one that will a) fit the tray and bracket b) provide suitable capacity and c) have the correct terminals the right way round.

Thanks.

Robbie

[RichardSEL]

AFAIK the 096 series should suit according to all the sites I've seen
Best prices are an eBay seller for the Bosch S5008 at about £78 delivered
A five year warranty -- had one for my Passat (now sold) that was still going well at six years
So fitted another to my XJ8 Sport recently

What do you mean about "c) have the correct terminals the right way round."?

[Tintin]

Thanks Richard, that's helpful.

What do you mean about "c) have the correct terminals the right way round."?

Terminal post positions on the battery case vary dependent on type - my present battery has the posts to the rear with positive on the LHS and disconnection is therefore difficult being so close to the bulkhead. I would prefer posts at the front (with positive on the LHS).

Robbie

[Tintin]

Well, after a lot of looking at many different manufacturers I've drawn a blank. I can get the required 60Ah, the correct battery terminal orientation (positive front left) and the correct (more or less) size. The problem is the securing bracket which requires a 15mm continuous and clear "ledge" all round the battery top against which the inverted "L" section rectangular securing ring sits.

It looks like I will have to modify the securing bracket - is that what other S1 owners have done?

Robbie

[Tintin]

All done - and looking much neater than the previous bodge.

Robbie

[mike020150]

A few years ago, I had similar problems getting the correct sized battery for my series 2. I too, ended up modifying the top of the holding frame to suit a more modern shaped battery. However, shortly afterwards, I do recall a member writing to say, after much searching he had found a supplier of the original sized batteries. Mike.