New Battery

Alita Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 13 Nov 2002, 11:10 pm

#10312

I think my current battery has worned out.

Ever since I put a newer more powerful engine into my Beetle, the battery has been having a little trouble starting the car. The battery is 6 years old.

I'm going down to Repco tomorrow and buying a new battery and seeing whether it would mean an improvement.

Any advice on what's a good brand to get?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2002, 7:14 am

#10343

It ort to be worn out after 6 years....

Yeah make sure you get one with the correct sunken terminals and case that uses the stock clamp in your car.

This way it will be safer and wont fall or rattle around.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2002, 7:29 am

#10347

Yeah
you probabally have higher compression os it "struggles" more.

Just make sure you have the right clamps/terminals to you get a good connection

Futue te ipsum!!!

Herbie Down Under VW club of Victoria

152 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2002, 8:52 pm

#10487

I think battery terminal covers would be a better choice then the rubber mat. covers don't cost much and have less chance of falling off.

[Edited on 14-11-2002 by Herbie Down Under]