Dual battery box front front corner

Vid freezes my browser for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow after it's had a sleep.

Thanks. That vid shows it pretty well. Why didn't the chimes work in the first place?

Ok, back to the battery box... The one I have was designed primarily for the Optima D34s. I do not want to go that route again. Anyone recommend a similar size batt that would be a better choice? Bunging the two next two each other seemed like a good idea back then...now, not so much. The car isn't going to be doing a lot of extended touring, if any. At most a week, with power requirements for a solo person.

Hi Tins, try these.

SSB HVT50D

This is a 60Ah cranking/deep cycle battery.

It is a fraction higher than the Yellowtop but otherwise the same size.

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Thanks. That vid shows it pretty well. Why didn't the chimes work in the first place?

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Basically, the pre facelift D2s came out of the factory without a driver selectable CDL, therefore no chimes required. The early ones still had the internal bits in the transfer cases later ones didn’t. I have a 1999 build Discovery.

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Basically, the pre facelift D2s came out of the factory without a driver selectable CDL, therefore no chimes required. The early ones still had the internal bits in the transfer cases later ones didn’t. I have a 1999 build Discovery.

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Mine is a 2000. It doesn't chime for CDL engagement, but it does for a number of other things. HDC, SLS ( even though SLS is no longer fitted and the BCU knows this...).

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The early ones still had the internal bits in the transfer cases later ones didn’t

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BTW, I know this.. I like that I still have TC, and CDL as well, but I can disable the electronic nanny when I want to.

The ARB battery tray had a heat shield/battery hold down to suit AFAIR a 40AH Exide battery. The end shield held down the battery at the bottom.

I have modified mine to accept a 750CCA XDINHDMF to replace a Optima Yellow top which lasted 3 years but still holds 12.6-7 volts. I use that battery as my starting battery with a 120AH AGM in the original battery position.

I have made a heat shield from stainless steel also covered with reflective tape .

I have also polished my turbo heat shield.

So far no problems with the wet battery after about 6-8 months. It has a 3 year warranty so if it lasts that long I will be happy as at $200 from Bunnings much cheaper than an Optima and stronger in reserve capacity.
Regards PhilipA

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I have also polished my turbo heat shield.

Regards PhilipA

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....you polished the inside to reflect the heat back onto the turbo I expect.

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....you polished the inside to reflect the heat back onto the turbo I expect.

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Yes of course and it came up Beyutiful.
Regards PhilipA

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Yes of course and it came up Beyutiful.
Regards PhilipA

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