Correct Battery type ??

jimthack180 · Postby **jimthack180** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:43 pm

I have a 1988 XJ-S 5.3 and have had problems recently with the battery going flat. This may be because I don't use the car much at this time of year, in which case I might simply disconnect the battery when out of use. However, on removing the battery for charging, I see it is only rated at 50 amp hour, and the workshop manual stipulates 68 amp hour. Also, I am quite concerned that this appears to be a standard battery, no sign of any vents or pipes anywhere. Should I be worried ? Does this mean I have to buy a Jag Battery, no doubt at an extortionate price ??

Jim

poprivet · Postby **poprivet** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:43 pm

You can do much better, and cheaper then a Jaguar battery. Useful tips here http://www.jec-xjs-forum.org.uk/xjsbb2/ ... highlight=
Pop

poprivet · Postby **poprivet** » Tue May 22, 2007 4:52 pm

Over the last week I noticed the engine seemed to be turning a bit slower then normal when starting. I thought the battery was perhaps 4 or 5 years old so must be due for replacement but looking through my records, I last changed it 10 years ago! Definately time for a replacement.
I had one delivered to my door by http://www.tayna.co.uk/ fully filled, charged and ready to go at a great price. I ordered the Varta which has the vent in the right place, in fact it has vents at both ends which come plugged. I had to swap over the vent adaptor from the old battery, but its only a push fit.
Ready for another 10 years I hope!
Pop

MARKPEARSON · Postby **MARKPEARSON** » Fri May 25, 2007 6:08 pm

i found euro car parts very good 75ah bosch silver maintenance free with 3 year waranty for £61.69 inc vat www.eurocaeparts.com

MARKPEARSON · Postby **MARKPEARSON** » Fri May 25, 2007 6:10 pm

sorry www.eurocarparts.com

poprivet · Postby **poprivet** » Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:42 pm

In 2007 I wrote:

Over the last week I noticed the engine seemed to be turning a bit slower then normal when starting. I thought the battery was perhaps 4 or 5 years old so must be due for replacement but looking through my records, I last changed it 10 years ago! Definately time for a replacement.
I had one delivered to my door by http://www.tayna.co.uk/ fully filled, charged and ready to go at a great price. I ordered the Varta which has the vent in the right place, in fact it has vents at both ends which come plugged. I had to swap over the vent adaptor from the old battery, but its only a push fit.
Ready for another 10 years I hope!
Pop

10 1/2 year update!
My battery was starting to slow down on cold days after standing for a few days so I decided to renew it. Similar Varta from Tayna again at the same price it was last time, I can't argue with that, very pleased

BigCatXJS · Postby **BigCatXJS** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:45 am

Yup - I obtained a battery from Tayna for my XJS last year - very good service and price!