How long should the battery hold charge?

[Voltaire53]

OK I know Chims are famous for running down the battery but after mine went too flat to start the engine (I've been ill during all this nice weather dammit!) I managed to get it push started no problem and charged it up on a quick 25 mile or so run. Restarting 4-5 days later was sluggish but managed and it went into town abnd back (8 miles each way) ... now 3 days later it was too sluggish to start and flat again.

Do you think it just needs a long charge to get it fully yopped up or does this sound like the battery is on the way out?
If it is knackered can anyone recommend a make/model for a replacement? and does Halford's fitting service cover trick cars like TVRs?!

[Voltaire53]

Hmm, sounds like mine's on the way out like yours was then ... ho hum, time for some added cost!

So anyone tried to make Halfords et al fit one because of the awkward position or is everyone else who owns a TVR basically mechanically literate unlike myself?!

[Voltaire53]

shnozz said:

Fitting them isnt technically challenging, its just an arse of a job and will leave you knackered!

Thanks for the info but I may have forgotten to mention the reson I've been off ill is I fell down the stairs and knackered my back ... since it's still not really better I don't think it's upto lying at odd angles and yanking out batteries even if the rest of me was
Ah well I'm sure I can find someone to help!

[Voltaire53]

Thanks to all for their help and advice ...

shnozz said:

whereabouts in hants are you? if its local and not around le mans time I am happy to pop over and lend a hand

In Cosham, just North of Portsmouth above the M27. That is a very kind offer and I may drop you a line to take advantage of it if you're nearby, thanks - much appreciated!

[Voltaire53]

shnozz said:

Voltaire53 said: In Cosham, just North of Portsmouth above the M27. That is a very kind offer and I may drop you a line to take advantage of it if you're nearby, thanks - much appreciated! only down the road in Hedge End. Happy to help - feel free to drop me an e-mail once you have bought the replacement and I'll pop around and give you a hand.

Thanks - I hope the battery I buy will fit; I'll ask around

[Voltaire53]

spend said:

Note that some of the earlier cars had the battery above the fuse box - space & access is very tight!

Cheers, Dave - I *should* be OK though since mine is an S plate.

[Voltaire53]

shnozz said:

whereabouts in hants are you? if its local and not around le mans time I am happy to pop over and lend a hand

And a BIG public thanks to Shnozz for being true to his offer and driving all the way over to spend over an hour fitting my new battery since I was without the tools, ability and dexterity!


Have a great time at Le Mans!