What happened to your D3/D4 today?

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Originally Posted by ATH

Seems like my Optima dual battery is failing. Engel starts stops/runs in very short bursts until I charge the battery or am on the road, but it doesn't hold the charge. About 6 years old now so I suppose it's done well. Any recommendations as to who north of Perth is good at testing and replacement?
Going away in a week or so and I do like a cold beer when relaxing. :)
AlanH.

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Mine ended up same. After I had a quick chat to Tim from Traxide, I didn't bother to test it, just recycled the Optima and replaced it with an SSB HVT70D (85Ah) from Goodchilds. It went straight in on the Traxide tray.

I did need a longer +ve lead made (AutoSpark Osborne Park).
Also needed a flatter clamp, purchased a standard one at Repco.

I'm in Wembley. You're welcome to message me and drop by for a look see.

(And I think there's a few threads on this very topic, if you want to see what others have done? Pretty much the same.)

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Originally Posted by ATH

Seems like my Optima dual battery is failing. Engel starts stops/runs in very short bursts until I charge the battery or am on the road, but it doesn't hold the charge. About 6 years old now so I suppose it's done well. Any recommendations as to who north of Perth is good at testing and replacement?
Going away in a week or so and I do like a cold beer when relaxing. :)
AlanH.

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I got about that out of a Yellow, less out of a Red. I won't be buying replacements from Optima.

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Originally Posted by drivesafe

The Yellowtop are now crap and the best direct replacement is an SSB HVT50D and Goodchild in Perth ( (08) 9417 7033 ) can do your test and supply the battery.

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Tim, are they similar in physical size to the old D34?

Edit: I note that they are a heck of a lot cheaper.

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Originally Posted by Redtail

Mine ended up same. After I had a quick chat to Tim from Traxide, I didn't bother to test it, just recycled the Optima and replaced it with an SSB HVT70D (85Ah) from Goodchilds. It went straight in on the Traxide tray.

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Mine is jammed in the tiny box (holds brake controller ?) behind the air filter box hence it's only 55ah. Have to get a same size replacement or everything will have to be rejigged to suit something bigger.
Thanks to all for responses.
AlanH.

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Originally Posted by Tins

Tim, are they similar in physical size to the old D34?

Edit: I note that they are a heck of a lot cheaper.

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Exact same physical size, and yes, around $150 cheaper but it is a 60Ah battery compared to the Optima D34s 55Ah.

They are proving to be very reliable as well.

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Originally Posted by ATH

Mine is jammed in the tiny box (holds brake controller ?) behind the air filter box hence it's only 55ah. Have to get a same size replacement or everything will have to be rejigged to suit something bigger.
Thanks to all for responses.
AlanH.

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Same for me - I like the 'everything is stock' look under the bonnet - so the battery is hidden away.

Very maybe being in the box means a slightly cooler experience for the battery, though i doubt it would be by much if anything at all.

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Originally Posted by drivesafe

Exact same physical size, and yes, around $150 cheaper but it is a 60Ah battery compared to the Optima D34s 55Ah.

They are proving to be very reliable as well.

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Thanks, Tim. I got one of Carl's battery boxes some years ago. It was designed to fit two Optis side by side. Finding a suitable replacement has been tedious. I don't want to go back to having the 2nd batt next to the turbo.

Point of no return, only waiting on the separator plate to be delivered.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...23199ecb4b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...be5f16afe7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...eaff6ec560.jpg

I wish I lived in your street Nick., I would be over everyday just to see this stuff.

My mistake was assuming it was obvious where all the check ball bearings went. It turns out there are many more locations than balls. Take photos!!!!

In the end for me I had to look for wear marks on the separator plate to work out where balls had been located based on minuscule wear on the plate. Very unpleasant. Avoid.