Batteries - Page 2

drewbie · 6th March 2022, 11:58

Do some of our models have a deeper battery box, a 096 would stick 5mm above the box on mine making putting the lid on almost impossible I would imagine. Last replaced mine in 2013, replacing a 075 with a 075 (175mm high).

MSS · 6th March 2022, 13:53

The 096 (Bosch S5008) I would describe as an interference fit with the cover. It is 190mm high. For some it may be an issue if they wish to maintain originality. Personally, I fit the best battery and not worry about the fact that the cover is an interference fit.

The Exide premium EA722 096 battery is of lower height (175mm vs 190mm) but otherwise identical dimensions for those who consider the fit of the cover to be an issue. Most 100 type batteries are 175mm high.

I have both the S5008 and the Exide EA722 and the height of the S5008 has never worried me.

SD1too · 6th March 2022, 13:58

No Andrew, the boxes are the same. Originally the Lucas spec. for the 096 battery size was 190 mm tall which will prevent the box lid being fitted. The current 100 size is identical in every way to the 096 except it's 175 mm tall which, as you say, allows the lid to be fitted.

The confusion arises because some batteries now sold as 096 are 175 mm high and some are 190 mm. Choosing the 100 size eliminates this risk.

Simon

SD1too · 6th March 2022, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSS

The Exide premium EA722 096 battery is of lower height (175mm vs 190mm) ...

That's odd. Only a year ago Euro Car Parts was selling the Exide EA722 labelled as 100 size (and it's 175 mm tall).

Simon

MSS · 6th March 2022, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

That's odd. Only a year ago Euro Car Parts was selling the Exide EA722 labelled as 100 size (and it's 175 mm tall).

Simon

Exide the manufacturer has always labelled it as a 096TE - I purchased one for my 45 Diesel about 7-8 years ago. Some sellers call it 096 Low height so I guess calling it a 100 would not be out of order given the physical size.

See https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/096/ for even more confusion!

VVC-Geeza · 6th March 2022, 16:02

As mentioned earlier I have Exide,purchased about 2 years ago and it fits just fine.

Arctic · 7th March 2022, 00:14

I have had both these and they fit into battery case fine, with lid fitting nicely ?

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e44/

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5008/

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drewbie Loves to post Rover 75 Club SE 1.8T 03 plate. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tenterden Posts: 277 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Battery housing Do some of our models have a deeper battery box, a 096 would stick 5mm above the box on mine making putting the lid on almost impossible I would imagine. Last replaced mine in 2013, replacing a 075 with a 075 (175mm high).

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SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,344 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	"100" battery type No Andrew, the boxes are the same. Originally the Lucas spec. for the 096 battery size was 190 mm tall which will prevent the box lid being fitted. The current 100 size is identical in every way to the 096 except it's 175 mm tall which, as you say, allows the lid to be fitted. The confusion arises because some batteries now sold as 096 are 175 mm high and some are 190 mm. Choosing the 100 size eliminates this risk. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

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