Replacing the Battery on a T350

[TIV400]

After winter lay up battery seems totally knackered. I've resigned myself to getting a replacement. Does anyone know what type of battery to buy and tips for getting the thing out - it seemed to be well secured - is there a retaining screw or bracket somewhere?

I missing all this good weather!!

[darkmark07]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Worth double-checking that the new battery has a lip around the bottom (or at very least on the sides) so that it can be properly secured. Also, if you buy from Kwik-fit, make sure that they do actually get you an 069. My local branch helpfully told me that the one they supplied (076 from memory) was a direct replacement. It's not.

Finally, where are you based? I seem to have built up a stock of 069 batteries at my house!

Regards,

Mark

[mycroft]

TIV400 said:

After winter lay up battery seems totally knackered. I've resigned myself to getting a replacement. Does anyone know what type of battery to buy and tips for getting the thing out - it seemed to be well secured - is there a retaining screw or bracket somewhere?

I missing all this good weather!!

If you have a 350i not a T350 ( pic on your profile ) answers on here may not be relevant .
Dale

[TIV400]

darkmark07 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Worth double-checking that the new battery has a lip around the bottom (or at very least on the sides) so that it can be properly secured. Also, if you buy from Kwik-fit, make sure that they do actually get you an 069. My local branch helpfully told me that the one they supplied (076 from memory) was a direct replacement. It's not.

Finally, where are you based? I seem to have built up a stock of 069 batteries at my house!

Regards,

Mark

thanks for the guidance I'll try ASAP (for info I'm in Manchester so a little too far to benefit from your offer)

[TIV400]

mycroft said:

If you have a 350i not a T350 ( pic on your profile ) answers on here may not be relevant .
Dale

The photo is of my old 400SE hope to get another in the future but for now I have 2003 T350C just want to be able to drive it!

[mycroft]

TIV400 said:

The photo is of my old 400SE hope to get another in the future but for now I have 2003 T350C just want to be able to drive it!

I Have a MOTAQUIP VBY75 waiting to go in the Tam , should fit came from Power . Cost the same as local kwikfit but i would rather give Power the business .
Hope you get out in it soon .
Dale

[Targarama]

http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/find_battery...

A few of us have used them.

[Chamorange]

Hi,

Went through the pain of finding the correct battery for my 2003 T350c and this one fitted correctly.

Arrived the next day, excellent packaging, 10 minutes to fit.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/069-Enduroline-Car-Battery-...

Ian

[JonRB]

Oh! It's worth knowing that it's a 069 battery. I was under the impression it was the same battery as the previous models of TVR (such as the Chimaera) which is an 072 type.

[Targarama]

JonRB said:

Oh! It's worth knowing that it's a 069 battery. I was under the impression it was the same battery as the previous models of TVR (such as the Chimaera) which is an 072 type.

I just checked my order from the site I mentioned earlier - I got a type 069 too.

[JonRB]

Targarama said:

I just checked my order from the site I mentioned earlier - I got a type 069 too.

Thanks. I'll note that info away in my head for when I need to replace mine. And at 6 years old with it starting to lose charge more and more quickly, it can't be long.

[VARLEYHYD]

JonRB said:

Targarama said:

I just checked my order from the site I mentioned earlier - I got a type 069 too.

Thanks. I'll note that info away in my head for when I need to replace mine. And at 6 years old with it starting to lose charge more and more quickly, it can't be long.

Jon,

Check on the Sag, most have reversed Pos & Neg Posts.(the positive is not near the chassis like the T350), if so you need a E43(Varta is good) (or an 036)

Sag Battery Photo


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[JonRB]

VARLEYHYD said:

Check on the Sag, most have reversed Pos & Neg Posts.(the positive is not near the chassis like the T350), if so you need a E43(Varta is good) (or an 036)

Thanks Graham. I'll make a note of that.

[TIV400]

Ok this is becoming at little tedious (expected it but help still required) for the moment my car is some 25miles from where I live so I'm spending a small furtune travelling back and forth to try diffent ways of getting it started. bought a battery from halfords (only place open over bank holiday) guess what too big 278mm long when tray is only 270. Next best battery option on internet is OK on plan size but is 220mm hign compared to orginal battery which is 205mm. will this fit also only found battery with terminal wrong way round

If anyone can tell me exactly which battery fits I'd be very greatful

Thanks in advance

[shep1001]

TIV400 said:

Ok this is becoming at little tedious (expected it but help still required) for the moment my car is some 25miles from where I live so I'm spending a small furtune travelling back and forth to try diffent ways of getting it started. bought a battery from halfords (only place open over bank holiday) guess what too big 278mm long when tray is only 270. Next best battery option on internet is OK on plan size but is 220mm hign compared to orginal battery which is 205mm. will this fit also only found battery with terminal wrong way round

If anyone can tell me exactly which battery fits I'd be very greatful

Thanks in advance

The problem is they are all different. If you purchased from a TVR dealer they should supply a battery that will fit but I guess it will have the added 'TVR tax' on it

Shep

Height should not be an issue (assume its a T-car?) so the extra 15mm should not be an issue. The battery will need the locating lugs so it can be clamped down.

[Targarama]

See the links earlier in this thread for places to get batteries which fit.

Next time join the AA and get them to help.

[Chamorange]

Hi TIV 400,

The height 220mm is to the top of the battery posts and not to the top edge of the battery which is 205mm.

Check my previous post which is the exact battery that you need. I also bought a battery which was 278 long and it also did not fit!

Ian

[Targarama]

TIV400 said:

Thanks for the positive help some not so -
Next time join the AA and get them to help.

TIV400, peace Maaan! it wasn't an unhelpful comment. The AA are the ideal solution to save you getting under the car. They can also supply batteries to 'broken down' members. What is wrong with that?

You ignored 2 earlier replies with suggestions on where to get a suitable replacement, so I thought you needed some expert help and the man with a yellow van is as good as any.

[TIV400]

Finally sorted and been for a run started first time.

battery I found is an exide classic EX69 it has the exact same casing as my orginal 'TVR' (Yuasa) battery same ampage it just has reduced cold cranking rating (I'm not planning driving when it's -18 so I figured that this does not count)

Euro car parts £50

Lead to think, has anyone started a spare parts list? (ie consumables) - thanks for all the help I recieved

[thainy77]

Bit of a thread resurrection, i need to replace the battery on my T350. Targ can i ask which battery you got off of the performance batteries website, there are a few on there but none of them look like they have the lips on the side of the battery base.

TIA.