Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:21:23 +0100 From: Colum Mylod <DELETEcmylodnospamoot.com> Subject: Re: Saab 900 turbo - what battery?
On 27 Apr 2004 05:45:56 -0700, nicholas_atkinsonnospamcom (N1CH0L4S) wrote: >I have a newly aquired 1984 900 turbo, but the battery is dead within >a day after charging. I am not convinced that the sealed fitted one is >correct and there is no mention in the manual or Haynes manual about >what it should be. (Halfords has a record of the car in its 'battery >database' but no information on its... er... battery.) I have read on >this site that bigger is better, and should be between 800 and 850 >cranking amps. Any Brand names? (UK only). Have a look on www.etyres.co.uk who do a mobile tyres & battery service. You should be able to select your car model/type/etc and see what they'd sell you - bet it's a Varta. Details will include the Ah to help you price-compare. When you charge the battery a voltmeter reading then and the day later would be of use. Mine was 13.5v after a full good house charge, 10.5 a day later which meant a cell dead - there was still enough grunt to start the engine under protest but 7 cells pumping juice through their lame 8th cell is a dicey thing. If you have a drain the voltage will dip dip dip, then the recommendation is an ammeter and run around disconnecting until the drain -> 0. >dawned! Help... also, can beaded seat covers be bought online? Pass! Headers spam-proofed. Use cmylod at bigfoot . com