merlinpjl · Jan 31, 2017

Hello

I need a new battery on my 2003 L322 V8 Vogue.

I don't want to replace it with the standard one as I guess better ones are available.

Can anyone recommend one that will physically fit and is better all round than the standard replacement.

Regards

Paul

anorakmark · Jan 31, 2017

I would suggest do a google search for a local supplier, avoid Halfords, you will end up stitched up with a pile of ****e
https://www.tayna.co.uk/Land_Rover-Range_Rover-Car-Battery
http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-batteries
Euro car parts are doing some good deals but unsure of the quality of their batteries, think there Exide batteries

merlinpjl · Jan 31, 2017

Yes, I have done a little browsing already, but there's nothing like a recommendation from someone who has gone through this with their car and has had a good experience with their choice.

biggeeeee · Jan 31, 2017

anorakmark said:
I would suggest do a google search for a local supplier, avoid Halfords, you will end up stitched up with a pile of ****e

Going to have to disagree with you on that one
Halfords sell Yuasa batteries with a 5 year guarantee
Here's an example for my motor
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/bu...-12v-silver-car-battery-hsb019-5-yr-guarantee

merlinpjl · Jan 31, 2017

Has anyone tried one of these, is it worth the extra pennies?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/c...g/electrical/car-battery/?444779008&&cc5_1026

anorakmark · Jan 31, 2017

biggeeeee said:
Going to have to disagree with you on that one
Halfords sell Yuasa batteries with a 5 year guarantee
Here's an example for my motor
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/bu...-12v-silver-car-battery-hsb019-5-yr-guarantee

I guess it's down to personal opinion,, people slate eurocar parts but I have never had issues with them, yep Yuasa are good batteries and if Halfords are doing them at a good price then yep go for it.

Doo · Jan 31, 2017

Never had a problem with my Oldham battery. It's been cold, very cold up here and she can sit for a fortnight without being started. Soon as I unlock and turn the key she growls into life. It cost around the 80/100 quid mark and is quite high output.

bankz5152 · Jan 31, 2017

I went to Halfords and fitted a Yuasa to my dads 07 Vogue, much better than the original battery. Though beware that even though the battery compartment is quite large, you cant fill it out with battery so to speak as the leads and other things get in the way!

brianp38dse · Jan 31, 2017

Just got a Yuasa today for my van a big bugger cheaper then other places with trade card and an extra 10% off £86 well happy and five year warranty .

gold rover · Jan 31, 2017

bankz5152 said:
I went to Halfords and fitted a Yuasa to my dads 07 Vogue, much better than the original battery. Though beware that even though the battery compartment is quite large, you cant fill it out with battery so to speak as the leads and other things get in the way!

My battery is 190mmx393mmx175mm and fits the battery tray almost to the mm, I just lifted the cables out of the way.

bankz5152 · Jan 31, 2017

Couldnt move mine, the live ran into a solid plastic box of some kind

gold rover · Jan 31, 2017

bankz5152 said:
Couldnt move mine, the live ran into a solid plastic box of some kind

As does mine and all others of the model, it's the jump start point, on the 'outside'of the battery area . However on the 'inside' of the battery area, the cables can be moved.

holidaychicken · Jan 31, 2017

Evening Goldie

My battery terminals are at the back on mine making it a bit of sod to remove. My battery is the Bosch 020
Bit of battery talk here
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/l322-front-right-air-strut.309458/page-2#post-3919369

wil2813 · Jan 31, 2017

my varta silver powerframe lasted 5 years then died i dont know or care what this new one is tbh ive got the receipt to return it iff it fails in guaruntee,euro now do duracell car batteries meant to be the bees knees

Terry14121976 · Feb 1, 2017

I have just fitted a bosch 920 cca 110 a to a 3 l td6 as had air suspension faults etc since all OK

gold rover · Feb 1, 2017

holidaychicken said:
Evening Goldie
My battery terminals are at the back on mine making it a bit of sod to remove. My battery is the Bosch 020
Bit of battery talk here
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/l322-front-right-air-strut.309458/page-2#post-3919369

Hi Andy, must be different on the big growly V8. I admit putting the battery in wasn't easy but that was more to do with having to climb onto the actual engine to get the battery straight above the tray. I haven't seen a diesel where the cables can't be moved to accomodate the battery. It was a tight fit and the cable didnt move much but by opening the bonnet to full and as mentioned, going mountaineering ,fit it did

holidaychicken · Feb 1, 2017

Howdy G.R, This is what mine is like, this isn't actually mine but i wonder if it would fit in the other way as it is a pain getting to the terminals.

gold rover · Feb 1, 2017

holidaychicken said:
Howdy G.R, This is what mine is like, this isn't actually mine but i wonder if it would fit in the other way as it is a pain getting to the terminals.
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Hiya

Right now I can't recall if mine has the terminals to front or back. Which, considering how many times I had to jump start it, is ridiculous. I blame old age. I'll try to remember to take a look tomorrow

holidaychicken · Feb 1, 2017

No panic, i am not looking for any extra jobs to do on mine

gold rover · Feb 2, 2017

holidaychicken said:
No panic, i am not looking for any extra jobs to do on mine

You sure ?

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