BATTERY

[TRICKY1]

my battery is only holding 10v not sure how old it is ,so its time for a new one ! can one be purchased from halfords for example if so what type amps etc, mine has nothing on it just a white casing . can any one help many thanks

[Cider Andy]

At 10V I think you're right, it's due a change. Halford's should be able to supply it, or it may be even cheaper at a motor factor. It's a Type 075.

[TRICKY1]

thanks . i dont wish to sound stupid, (no comment please) but how do you get the battery out of the footwell ? .

[richb]

Assuming you have pulled back the carpet to reveal the terminals and battery box, there are two bolts going up through the floor which secure the box in place, these are removed from underneath the car. Mark the position of the box relative to the floor with a black marker pen before you remove it as this will make it easier to line up when you replace it. Rich...

[tvrbob]

Buy from a motorfactor, Halfords are too expensive.

Removal is described in the Bible and on many threads here. I think the most important message is to mark the position of the battery box on the footwell before removal or you'll spend two frustrating hours trying to realign the through floor bolts.

[that daddy]

sc motor factors do the nice bosch sealed batterys,and there only slightly dearer than the regular type.