[oldskool.andy]

Hi All,

My car requires a new battery but I don't have it with me so can't check the size...

It's a 2004 147 JTD M-Jet 16v

The garage says I need a '100' size battery but all the online guides state a '096'

The difference is the height - 175mm vs 190mm but what one is correct?

Is it a case that 175mm is the standard height but 190mm will fit?

I am with the car tomorrow so can measure what I have but just curious to know in advance!

All the best
Andy

 

[jwq]

Standard is 190 mm, 175 will fit depending on size of the fixing strap (2 sizes of strap exist).....
see:
Search | VARTA

 

[gazza82]

Checked on carparts4less, but that was a waste of time as they quote both .. :depressed:

 

[oldskool.andy]

Thanks for taking the time to look gents

I found a 'genuine' battery here....

Alfa Romeo Part Shop | ACCESSORIES | BATTERY for 147 ALL MODELS from Veloces of London

And that specs an '075' battery, thats shorter in length than both other battery's I have found but is 175mm heigh.

Will just have to wait until tomorrow and take my trusty tape measure!

Andy

 

[jwq]

Also make sure you get correct capacity and CCA, as diesels require a higher capacity battery compared to petrol engines due to the higher compression and glowplugs.....

 

[oldskool.andy]

Thanks again everyone

I will be with the car early tomorrow so will take my trusty tape measure and see whats fitted and buy a like for like size.

Either way it will be a Varta with either 750 CCA (74AH) or 780 CCA (77AH) depending on what size is fitted.

Can't believe the price difference vs Bosch considering they are made in the same factory!

Andy

 

[AfroBeanz]

If it helps, I bought Bosch S5 Battery "096" with 5 Year Guarantee and fitted to my 2004 JTD, no problem at all. It cost about £90 but guaranteed for 5 years, so less than £20 per year.

 

[surfwagon]

Thanks again everyone

I will be with the car early tomorrow so will take my trusty tape measure and see whats fitted and buy a like for like size.

Either way it will be a Varta with either 750 CCA (74AH) or 780 CCA (77AH) depending on what size is fitted.

Can't believe the price difference vs Bosch considering they are made in the same factory!

Andy

I have used a 075 battery on my 20v 156 for 6 year ideal as I dont have remove the battery to change the air filter.

 

[oldskool.andy]

Thanks again for all the input

It turns out I had a '100' battery fitted and it was the original one from the factory (apparently).

I just went like for like and the car turns over far better and starts quicker so all is good.

:happy:

 

[jwq]

Thanks again for all the input

It turns out I had a '100' battery fitted and it was the original one from the factory (apparently).
....:

Like I said at the start...
Still, beter safe then sorry

 

[oldskool.andy]

Like I said at the start...
Still, beter safe then sorry

Indeed

But I did find out that people will fit whatever 'fits' and that you should always check things before it goes into the garage for work!