battery size

jondonwar · 13th December 2017, 21:11

Hi will a 096 battery fit in rover 75 cdti with the battery box lid, only the last time I bought a battery the lid would not stay on properly, been looking at bosch 74ah for £95.96 and thanks in advance for any input regards john

Sprinter · 14th December 2017, 03:41

I've got an 096 Bosch in my dizzle. It fits no problem and has been good for the past 4 years.

marinabrian · 14th December 2017, 06:41

This will do the job

LINK

Brian

Mickyboy · 14th December 2017, 15:10

That’s cheap too, I might order one for my father in law good spot Brian
Mick

victorgte · 14th December 2017, 18:20

Got 096 batteries in all 3 Rovers. I’m staggered how expensive they seem to be.
My local supplier will do a cash over the counter deal on all batteries.
063 for my ZR and Rover 45, £31.
096 for the 75 and Streetwise, £55.
075 battery £48.
Battery for my Scimitar GTE, £36 off the shelf.
If anyone is passing its Battery Megastore, Tewkesbury. They have a web site too. Cash is king with them.

Kevin Williams · 15th December 2017, 13:33

Just to advise a slightly different option if 096 battery height an issue. When replacing the 096 on my ZT diesel a couple of years ago, and seeking direct replacement I was advised to try an 075 with 5 year guarantee instead. I live high up [800ft asl] with cars facing north. The 075 seems to give a higher starting crank, and is a few cms lower in height than an 096 so lid is easier to fit in the compartment. I got a Varta from Tayna batteries in N Wales with next day delivery for a similar price to Brian's option above. Not any issues so far.

Just done the same replacement for my 75 Diesel tourer, again at similar price. To be fair the 096 Halfrauds battery it replaced was installed by the car's previous owner not long before I bought it in 2009, so didn't done too badly in view of the local conditions.

rab60bit · 15th December 2017, 22:49

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Originally Posted by jondonwar

Hi will a 096 battery fit in rover 75 cdti with the battery box lid, only the last time I bought a battery the lid would not stay on properly, been looking at bosch 74ah for £95.96 and thanks in advance for any input regards john

It's fine for my KV6/2.5 and Ah capacity is OK but not sure about the CCA for a diesel, however you might consider the 010 (or 100) size case (my Exide was a good deal from Eurocarparts) - width and length are the same as an 096 but it's a little bit lower - 15mm- in O/A height, just enough to allow the lid to close properly.

Mike Noc · 16th December 2017, 10:21

My stepson's diesel auto battery failed the other day and all I had to swap it with was one from a Rover 25. It looked a bit lost in the battery compartment, but started the car fine.

Ordered a replacement but by the time it got here and was fitted a week had gone by with the car starting and running perfectly, even in these cold conditions.

roverbarmy · 16th December 2017, 14:41

Interesting read on Bosch and Varta batteries HERE
Mike

13th December 2017, 21:11	#1
jondonwar Avid contributor rover 75 saloon connoisseur se cdti Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 175 Thanks: 102 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	battery size Hi will a 096 battery fit in rover 75 cdti with the battery box lid, only the last time I bought a battery the lid would not stay on properly, been looking at bosch 74ah for £95.96 and thanks in advance for any input regards john Last edited by jondonwar; 13th December 2017 at 21:14..

14th December 2017, 03:41	#2
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Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	That’s cheap too, I might order one for my father in law good spot Brian Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

14th December 2017, 18:20	#5
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Got 096 batteries in all 3 Rovers. I’m staggered how expensive they seem to be. My local supplier will do a cash over the counter deal on all batteries. 063 for my ZR and Rover 45, £31. 096 for the 75 and Streetwise, £55. 075 battery £48. Battery for my Scimitar GTE, £36 off the shelf. If anyone is passing its Battery Megastore, Tewkesbury. They have a web site too. Cash is king with them. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

16th December 2017, 14:41	#9
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Interesting read on Bosch and Varta batteries HERE Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

14th December 2017, 06:41	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	This will do the job LINK Brian

15th December 2017, 13:33	#6
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	Just to advise a slightly different option if 096 battery height an issue. When replacing the 096 on my ZT diesel a couple of years ago, and seeking direct replacement I was advised to try an 075 with 5 year guarantee instead. I live high up [800ft asl] with cars facing north. The 075 seems to give a higher starting crank, and is a few cms lower in height than an 096 so lid is easier to fit in the compartment. I got a Varta from Tayna batteries in N Wales with next day delivery for a similar price to Brian's option above. Not any issues so far. Just done the same replacement for my 75 Diesel tourer, again at similar price. To be fair the 096 Halfrauds battery it replaced was installed by the car's previous owner not long before I bought it in 2009, so didn't done too badly in view of the local conditions.

16th December 2017, 10:21	#8
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,548 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	My stepson's diesel auto battery failed the other day and all I had to swap it with was one from a Rover 25. It looked a bit lost in the battery compartment, but started the car fine. Ordered a replacement but by the time it got here and was fitted a week had gone by with the car starting and running perfectly, even in these cold conditions.