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    Optima Red or Yellow Top

    I got mine from Paddocks. £125 + vat and shipping, although I ordered it with other bits so the shipping cost was spread out more. They didnt have the top terminal version when I ordered so sent the side terminal one. Made no difference, it has top terminals and side terminals that you don't...
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    Optima Red or Yellow Top

    Rich, At the start of the winter my battery died and I replaced it with a red top after considering the same question as you. I run a 200tdi which has a 4 mile trip to work plus a bit extra some days. I also have a winch (occasional use), cb, stereo, hands free kit etc. I have had no issues...
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    starter motor looks a job to remove?

    Hi. I changed one on my 200Tdi, although this is a standard fit, not a disco conversion. I don't think it will be any different. No need to take of the manifold. Work from the top and disconnect the downpipe from the manifold and push it out the way. Disconnect the wiring. You can then get at...
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    Exhaust systems 200tdi 90

    Hi, Fitted one to my 200Tdi about a month ago. I did this as it needed doing and it got rid of the front silencer that got a bit of a bashing off-road. I have not noticed any real performance gains or reduction since, or any better MPG, although I don't tend to worry about this much so havn't...
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    Not another newbie!!!!!

    Hi, I have just registered after viewing for the last year or so. Hello to you all!