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  1. 26-11-2009 02:51 PM #11
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    Size isn't important with batteries - it's the cranking output that you care about.
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  2. 26-11-2009 03:57 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mook View Post
    Size isn't important with batteries - it's the cranking output that you care about.
    Nope but a lot of VW cars including my R32 and Arosa have point where the battery fits and gets screwed down, anything smaller and it would just wobble about, anything bigger and it wouldnt fit

    Also the R32 has a cover which sliders over the battery too....... I too ended up buying a super-dooper Bosch one for my Arosa with 5 years warranty........ it was only £53ish.... the dealers wanted over £110+vat for the original oem one (Varta) I think....

    Not needed a battery for the R32 yet, shes currently on life support (battery charger/conditioner)

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  3. 06-12-2009 01:18 PM #13
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    Be careful about ordering batteries off the web etc. I replaced mine about 18 months ago (March 03 car) and found that a lot of web sites automatically selected a battery too wide for the R32. Suggest measuring yours and checking specs of anything you find before buying.
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  4. 06-12-2009 02:17 PM #14
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    thanks for advice all managed to get a Bosch battery from Euro car parts prompt service on phone went to pick it up with friend, correct size as well £68.86 including VAT fitted it myself didnt start on 1st turn strange ??!! but been fine since just annoying when trip milemeter gets reset !

    thanks all
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  5. 06-12-2009 04:40 PM #15
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    Good price too for a Bosch
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