Reply With QuoteGood work LG......looks like the bolt connecting the two clamps could be a fraction longer to make better use of the nyloc nut.
Gags
Fossicker
The main starting battery on my 2005 Disco 3 died the other day which created a bit of a dilema. None of the Battery Fitment Guides on the net or at the battery retailers list a Disco 3. I went to a place that had previously been a Land Rover dealer and they contacted their supplier and got a battery in for me. Alas a different size. I checked all the forums and could not find any information. I was beginning to think that i was the first person to look for a replacement battery for a Disco 3.
I tried a number of different makes and models but the size of the battery and the fact that it has recessed posts made it hard to find an equivalent. I wanted a battery that was close to the 825 cca, RC 190 mins factory fitted battery.
The Original Land Rover Part was priced at $350 but my 'local' dealer was unable to find any in the country. I found a Varta battery that seemed to be the same size but was quoted $545 from Battery World for that.
After a bit of hunting and I found a Century Battery online that seem to be the same dimensions as the original and was close to the rating of the original (735 cca, RC 165 mins). The Century website called it a DIN 92 LMF but my local Century Battery Supplier (Tyrepower) contact the warehouse and they have it recorded as a DIN 95. Either way it was $240 and the external dimensions were an exact match.
When i fitted the battery I found that the posts were a little further away from the edge of the battery and therefore the positive lead would not fit as it has the fuse that normally hangs over the side of the battery.
A quick chop and another $5 battery terminal and all is well again under the bonnet of my Disco 3.
Hopefully this will help anyone else who finds the same problem as me.
Good work LG......looks like the bolt connecting the two clamps could be a fraction longer to make better use of the nyloc nut.
Gags
Master
Is this a calcium cell product ?
The site only specifies a European vehicle .........
Did Federal not have Varta 950cca available ?
Last edited by Neil P; 5th March 2010 at 07:10 PM. Reason: addition
Fossicker
It could but that was all i had in the shed. I didn't think the nyloc was really necessary as i didn't think there would be any forces trying to undo it..
Fossicker
The Century battery i ended up with is here.Originally Posted by Neil P
Century Automotive | Product info
The only Varta i found that appeared to be of the same dimensions i was quoted $550 for.
This was it;
http://www.federalbatteries.com.au/600-402-H3/
OldBushie
Hi discos_galore, I’m not sure where you are or how close an LR dealer is to you but my wife’s D3 cranking battery died about 4 months back and I got a new one through the dealer for $185 and they fitted the new battery while I waited.
Master
........ and to think that this battery is 200 Bucks in the UK
Fossicker
I am 200k's from my nearest dealer but they are normally excellent in sourcing bits for me. They told me they couldn't find any in the dealer network.
Fossicker
drivesafe
did you notice the tail end of one of your traxide kits in the photo. Excellent kit that and i tell everyone who has a D3 that i know about it..
Master
Try this method of finding a new battery
Hi there,
My battery on my 2000 TD5 died after 8 years of service. One morning it would not crank the engine, just like that!
I phoned the NRMA and and explained the positions of the terminals.
Within the hour they brought out a selection of 4 battery's that they thought might fit. One was correct and it was fitted on the spot.
I paid $185 with a cheque, and was on my way to do the shopping.
Now that's what I call " Service ". It pays to belong.....
Peter
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