Hi All,
Got a feeling my Cranker on the Ute has had its day, whats the best battery to use as a Cranker on the 4.2TDi? I'm sure its open to peoples opinion but would like something that will last.
Cheers
Fish
Hi All,
Got a feeling my Cranker on the Ute has had its day, whats the best battery to use as a Cranker on the 4.2TDi? I'm sure its open to peoples opinion but would like something that will last.
Cheers
Fish
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
I've had 2 century (Ultra Hi-Performance Overlander 4WD) batteries, one was replaced under warranty at about 20 - 22 months, it's replacement started to fail about the same time but the supplier wasn't interested in the problem. Now I have an optima yellow top. Time will tell if it is going to be up to the task. They are supposed to be good in the rough / corrogations and recharge from flat in 30 minutes if using a 100amp alternator. 50% dearer than the other, so needs to last a year longer to be economic.
Last edited by macca; 27th May 2016 at 12:54 PM.
Cheers
Macca
BigRAWesty (26th May 2016)
Personally..
Optima are top of the table..
But carry a hefty price tag to..
I've never had an issue with the good old
Super Charge N70Z (from memory), with 650 CCA they do the job well and don't murder your wallet..
Not sure if the TD is the same as the ZD but I need a left hand battery for the ZD due to short cables.. so I'm pretty sure it's a N70ZL.
Cheers
Kallen Westbrook
gubigfish (27th May 2016)
I use an AC Delco sealed 760cca battery well priced and no issues at all
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
gubigfish (27th May 2016)
I should have said the first failed on the CSR, the corrugations are as bad as I have ever experienced.
A Thorny Devil would have issues they are that bad.
The other had done a bit of outback stuff, no where near as bad.
We head into the center again soon so the extra investment in an Optima was worth a try.
Highway and 4WDing in our coastal bush is probably not tough enough to test a regular battery.
Cheers
Macca
gubigfish (27th May 2016)
used yusa bout 5-7 years... twice. also had successes with aamaron batterys. tried century but they umm are about as good a nrma batteries (good sinkers) ok budget battery solite this is just my experience
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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But it's marked 16 volts why use /show us that?.Originally Posted by LostBenji
IF IT'S NOT A NISSAN.
THEN IT'S A COMPROMISE
Nip over near the Airport and grab a Caterpillar battery, mate.
Best 'bang for ya buck' Lead Acid Crankers on the market.
They sell direct from the spares area.
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gubigfish (27th May 2016)
Cheers mate. I'll pop over there soon and grab one.
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
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