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Rollin over
30th December 2012, 04:51 PM
If anyone is concerned about their 2nd battery getting to hot under the bonnet then this may help!

I have found using the battery cover from a 2003 TS Astra helps reduce the heat from the engine. I was surpised at how well it works and the fit is great! I think it looks better too.

Cheers

Glenn

Tombie
30th December 2012, 05:43 PM
Good idea :)

phl
30th December 2012, 06:34 PM
Looks to be a soft insulating material; source from wreckers I suppose?

Rollin over
31st December 2012, 06:00 PM
yes it is soft! and no couldn't get any around here so I knocked off the wifes lol the Disco needs more than the Astra.

:D:D:D:D:D

drivesafe
31st December 2012, 06:06 PM
yes it is soft! and no couldn't get any around here so I knocked off the wifes

Your a brave man:rocket:

Discorow
1st January 2013, 06:47 AM
Does the battery (yellow top optima d34 ) need air flow to keep it cool ? One would think this cover could actually raise the temp. If that was the case.

Any thoughts here on this theory. There must some engineers on this forum who can help.
Otherwise all batteries would come with foam insulating sleeves or aftermarket ones.

RB