Guys I'm new here and I've just bought my first landy. It's a 1989 110, 2.5TD. The battery is knackered in it and I'm having trouble getting a straight answer as to a replacement. Land rover dealers want a chassis number which I'm sure will lead to open wallet surgery. They have said I will need one with between 800 and 900 cranking amps. The landy has a 9.5 ton winch on it too. So does anyone know what I need?
Could try one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HANKOOK-1...3f4d0e926c&clk_rvr_id=887025430675&rmvSB=true
1000 CCA and 130 amp hours for under £100. Check it'll fit though!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HANKOOK-1...3f4d0e926c&clk_rvr_id=887025430675&rmvSB=true
1000 CCA and 130 amp hours for under £100. Check it'll fit though!
mikescuba
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I don't know the answer about the winch, but when I changed my battery I went for a 110 amp. When I looked up on Google most suppliers were suggesting something between 60 to 70 amp. I prefer a good heavy duty one as where I live in the winter it can drop down to -18C. I believe in bigger the better.
zeaphod
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Avoid dealers - ring a battery specialist. They should be able to sort you out with just year/model info. Many people with a winch have a separate battery (and split charge system) so that the winch doesn't drain the main battery. Have a look here: http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/ba...land-rover/defender-110/2-5-diesel/1990-1992/
I concur. bigger the better - I tend to get the biggest I can physically fit into the space on whatever vehicle....
And, sadly, it can also get blinking cold here in the winter, and it sure tests batteries.
I would also recommend a split charge system if you are going to use the winch seriously.
james6546
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I would go for an optima red top if I were you, I had to get one when the current battery wouldn't fit next to the yellow top I bought. They are slightly better than a normal battery for long draining things like a winch I think, and are sealed so that you don't have to worry about maintenance or spilling acidy water everywhere. Wow, I sound like a salesman, I'm not, I'm just sad and really impressed with mine 
FlyingPete
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Agreed. The one in mine looks like it would jump start a locomotive...
With a winch you're probably best wiring that to a secondary battery of its own. A caravan split charge relay can be used to link the batteries.
chrisstdt
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The ebay battery will be fine if it will fit and your not doing serious winching
We fit 664s to tractors and they start them fine ,ive got one in my disco (had to butcher the rad mount to get it in) and she starts instantly with a touch of the key with no heat even in winter
A red / yellow top battery may be better but it depends on your budget
We fit 664s to tractors and they start them fine ,ive got one in my disco (had to butcher the rad mount to get it in) and she starts instantly with a touch of the key with no heat even in winter
A red / yellow top battery may be better but it depends on your budget
cowasaki
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Yes, but I wasn't sure his battery box was the same as yours!Oh it fits
I now have a 664 and a red top.
discomania
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Simply go and buy the biggest one you can A afford and B that will fit in the battery box.
Halfords do a 900CCA Yuasa battery which would be good, to be honest the Halfords own brand ones are good, they are Varta, the 3 year warranty Calcium ones are best.
I have a Numax 019 in my 90 at the moment, 800CCA, 100Ah, about 5 years old, won't make it through this winter coming but its been a good battery.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/a...ttery/019-car-batteries/?444770191&0&cc5_1001
or if you can afford it: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/a...ttery/019-car-batteries/?444770197&0&cc5_1001
or
http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...-12v-silver-car-battery-hsb019-5-yr-guarantee
