Cayman R Battery

[Hamperman]

Hi, rather annoyingly my Cayman R battery has finally given up on me (original Mol) and it was due its 8th year service tomorrow. It’s got a trickle charger on it but must have finally died as when going to start it the electrics all went very strange! What battery replacements do people recommend? I’m letting the warranty lapse this July anyway so I’m assuming some sort of Bosch. Also regarding changing it is it simply a case of remove and replace?
Cheers

[Hamperman]

Thanks, which one is right for me?

[Hamperman]

£750? Is that right? Think I’d be better off going on a diet to save the weight. Can anyone tell me what Bosch I need and is it a simple diy job?

[Hamperman]

Re warranty just decided the car is 8 years old and I don’t want to continue with having to get everything that Porsche insist on such as batteries, N tyres etc.
I don’t plan on selling the car so no benefit to a future purchaser.
So back on topic I think a Bosch S5 is what I need?

[Hamperman]

Will this do the trick?
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5010/

[Hamperman]

STiG911 said:

Hamperman said:

Will this do the trick?
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5010/

Yep - I've got an S5 on my 997. And, for the record I've dealt with Tayna twice. Excellent service both times, delivery within 48 hours.

Ok battery ordered from Tayna and it’s due to arrive later today. I’m keen to get it fitted ASAP which I plan to do myself. Is it simply just a case of out with old and in with the new or is there a certain process to follow and will I get a load of errors etc.? It’s due it’s 8 year service next week anyway which it’s booked into OPC for but I’d rather not incur any more costs for resetting anything if I can do it myself,
Any tips much appreciated!

[Hamperman]

Job done, very simple indeed. Makes you wonder how the costs can be so high for doing this.

[Hamperman]

One final probably stupid question regarding the transport plugs. The battery has one on each side with instructions to remove them. On the right hand side there is a tube which clearly goes into the battery to deal with any overflow from expansion. What about the left? Do I keep the plug in or just remove and leave open?