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
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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
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.
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.
I use an AC Delco sealed 760cca battery well priced and no issues at all
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.
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
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This is mine shortly, well when I mount it and wire it up after charging it.
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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.
My optima start battery is about 7 years old. Still starts first go no dramas. Was used extensively as the aux batt for the first few years running my fridge etc. Did Oodnadatta several times and across to Broome via gibb river road. Plenty of other offroad work and also went away for 9 months sitting idle with no charging and started no worries when I got back. Only ever really been charged by the alternator. I do have a 5A Ctek now so might give it a fresh rejuvenation charge up see what happens.
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Cheers mate. I'll pop over there soon and grab one.Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin