Early(93) Chimaera battery type anyone

[Andy. G]

Sorry Guys, search seems to be down again. After 9 years my car has let me down for the first time yesterday, battery has given up the ghost!! Google implies a 069/072 for later models but may not be the case for earlier models. Is there a definitive size for a 93/L or is it advisable to remove/measure before buying?
I'm sure my car heard me getting approval from my better half to upgrade to a Tuscan and has now got the hump!!

[loud430]

hi, when i asked the same question about a month ago i was told the one to go for in the earlier car is an 075, it fits but is a little tight at the bottom because of the plastic lip round the bottom of the battery for clamping down on. maybe have a look through the search function(if its working)

[AJV8]

Alternatively if you've got to buy a new battery i personally would look at moving it into the boot.....just a thought.

AJ

[Mossyboy1978]

How simple is moving the battery? Doesn't it require a rewire?

[FlipFlopGriff]

Measure the battery box and get one that fits and with the highest CCA figure. Should be an 072 as standard.
Last one I bought for the Griff was one of these:
http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/product/AX+D...

5 year wearranty and very high cold cranking capacity.

FFG

[Andy. G]

Mystery over, removed old battery by torchlight last night!!
About 10 min job on early Chimaera to remove, as its smaller(075 type)and front panel of battery box removes with 2 bolts allowing battery to pull forward out of box.
Found a local store with high enough spec battery ( 610 CCA) for £57, so should be back on the road by tonight, not that I can drive the car for more than 20 minutes at a time due to a back injury I've been carrying for almost a year now.....just hate the idea that the car can't be used if I wanted to!!
Thanks for your replies