Need new start battery for GU - are the Optima yellow tops still worth it ?

[MB]

I’ll be back at the GQ soon and can take some D31 measurements if you need?


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[jff45]

No mate, they’re online.

Found this pic of a GU with D31A and also found a post by @MudRunnerTD stating he has 2 in a GU.

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[MudRunnerTD]

No mate, they’re online.

Found this pic of a GU with D31A and also found a post by @MudRunnerTD stating he has 2 in a GU.

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Yes I have 2 of these under the bonnet of the GUIV. First set lasted 7 years. Latest set are 3 years old.

From memory I had to panel beat the end lip of the battery tray to it to drop in. A few belts with a hammer and a cold chisel got it done. Was over 10 years ago. If you need a pic let me know, I can take one if you want.

[jff45]

It might be helpful to see how you “modified” the battery tray lip. I have limited room at the front of the tray since I had to remake my washer bottle to fit a Fuel Manager and also have the winch solenoid there.

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[geoffayres]

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I’m 75 now so the Optima might hopefully be my last battery purchase

...or, hopefully not....

[jff45]

...or, hopefully not....

My remark was really a reflection on how long I hope the Optima will last, not really about my mortality

There’s also the question of how long one is allowed to drive..

[geoffayres]

My remark was really a reflection on how long I hope the Optima will last, not really about my mortality

There’s also the question of how long one is allowed to drive..

Yes, I understood that John. Just thought I'd add the other perspective.......

[MB]

It might be helpful to see how you “modified” the battery tray lip. I have limited room at the front of the tray since I had to remake my washer bottle to fit a Fuel Manager and also have the winch solenoid there.

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@MudRunnerTD Mate for John Mate


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[jff45]

A bit more research tells me the D27F is probably a smarter choice. The D31A doesn’t just “drop in” and I don’t really want to be banging the tray out of shape where I don’t have much room for that anyway.

The D27F seems to be sold more which should mean less chance of getting an old stock battery. Probably easier to find one tomorrow too as they’re the typical replacement for the N70 range.

[pearcey]

A bit more research tells me the D27F is probably a smarter choice. The D31A doesn’t just “drop in” and I don’t really want to be banging the tray out of shape where I don’t have much room for that anyway.

The D27F seems to be sold more which should mean less chance of getting an old stock battery. Probably easier to find one tomorrow too as they’re the typical replacement for the N70 range.

Hey Bloke give R and J batteries a call their just down the road .
I know, I live in Adelaide, but their branch here gave me the best deal, and the guy`s were switched on with the right advice.