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(Message started by: bogart on Jul 21^st, 2008, 11:08am)

Title: Battery Type
Post by bogart on Jul 21^st, 2008, 11:08am

Can we use a sealed battery in a 2.9 cossie automatic?

Title: Re: Battery Type
Post by Snoopy on Jul 21^st, 2008, 11:26am

I don't see why not as long as it meets the specification for AMPh and cranking power.

When you say sealed I presume you mean one you are unable to service with water !

Title: Re: Battery Type
Post by Simmo on Jul 21^st, 2008, 11:28am

I see no reason why not. The most important thing is the capacity and the CCA (Cold cranking amps). Have a read of THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm). A lesser capacity will not stand the power required to start these cars, particularly the Cossie. ;)

Title: Re: Battery Type
Post by bogart on Jul 21^st, 2008, 12:14pm

Thanx guys-I guess then all ok as long as dimensions are same.Know i"ll need one before winter,as cold starting resets my computer.Already got a new alternator.i get round it now by making sure blowers and radio etc off,and even the dash warning lights off before cranking.i see some good deals over at the "car battery shop"

Title: Re: Battery Type
Post by ChrisF on Jul 21^st, 2008, 8:40pm

Beware Scorpio batteries when they are going tend to go pfhht very suddenly. Usually on a Sunday evening about 10 when the RAC tell you about an hour and you've got to be up early for work.