Thread: Dual battery box front front corner

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.

Originally Posted by Tins

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

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.

Originally Posted by onebob

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.

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...).

Originally Posted by onebob

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

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

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I have also polished my turbo heat shield.

Regards PhilipA

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

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

Yes of course and it came up Beyutiful.
Regards PhilipA