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[terry paget]

Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.

It's not a stop/start

And you paid how much 

The trade club 74Ahr for the mv6 was £46

Yes I know, that battery wouldn't fit

Shame on Vuaxhall, I say. I fitted an Omega 65aH battery in sister's Meriva last Sunday. Earlier I fitted one in a Rover Streetwise, that was a bit of a squeeze.

[Nick W]

Shame on Vauxhall, I say. I fitted an Omega 65aH battery in sister's Meriva last Sunday. Earlier I fitted one in a Rover Streetwise, that was a bit of a squeeze.

Transit batteries are good, because they're decent capacity, cheap(free if you're the storeman ), and available with lug or post connections. They fit all sorts of things. I even hung one under the back of my Superminx estate on the same frame as the fuel pump and filter.


Capri front springs fit perfectly in Avenger, Hunter and Triumph 2000 struts, and are a third of the cost of the 'correct' uprated parts. Available in far more combinations too.


Mk2 Escort rear shocks are a perfect fit on a lowered Hunter. As are Ford 'tinilite' wheels. Or 15" 205GTi wheels.


A Capri steering column is ideal for a 100E with Escort front suspension; all that's needed is to weld the Anglia bracket to the column and you're done.

[Auto Addict]

What would we do without the Internet, bloke in Norway had the same problem.

[TD]

What would we do without the Internet, bloke in Norway had the same problem.

What problem?....he'd bought an Insignia as well 

[Auto Addict]

My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?

[henryd]

My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?

If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?

[Auto Addict]

My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?

If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?

I'll check that tomorrow, need someone in the car to increase the revs., was on my own today when I checked it.

[TheBoy]

My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?

If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?

I'll check that tomorrow, need someone in the car to increase the revs., was on my own today when I checked it.

Mrs AA will be pleased...