Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My local Halfords did not stock anything for my TR7. What battery do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have always used Bosch in my Triumphs, currently both cars have a Bosch S4 023.The last one i had to replace lasted well over 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Cheaper on ebay than Halfroids by about half. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-S4-Car-Battery-Typ-043-159-057-4-Year-Guarantee-/230711416990?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b778d89e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 TheoI can't find a 023 battery made by Bosch.The one Mr Spider has linked to is a 043 / 159 / 057, not sure if that is the right size.ISn't a TR7 limited to a 038? Or is that another Triumph.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 thescrapman wrote:TheoI can't find a 023 battery made by Bosch.The one Mr Spider has linked to is a 043 / 159 / 057, not sure if that is the right size.ISn't a TR7 limited to a 038? Or is that another Triumph.CheersColinEuro car parts have a 027 for £45(not bosh)I have found euro car parts are very cheap on car batteries I think I payed £35 for the "o65 on my saloon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just back from Allwoods http://www.allwoods-automotive.co.uk/ my local independent car parts place. Picked up an Oldham advanced battery (3 year calcium chemistry) for £47.99. Apparently the same size as a classic mini and getting difficult to source - several makers no longer produce to that spec - I was told.Spec of new batteryNormally TR7 and TR7 Sprint have their battery under the bonnet - there is room for bigger battery on the tray. + 5cm width +2cm depth or so. TR8 has batteries in the boot so size not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 thescrapman wrote:TheoI can't find a 023 battery made by Bosch.The one Mr Spider has linked to is a 043 / 159 / 057, not sure if that is the right size.ISn't a TR7 limited to a 038? Or is that another Triumph.CheersColinThe label on the battery says S4 023 :-/Not sure what size and type is required for a "wedge" just trying to show they are cheaper on the "bay".All the bestSpider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I thought it was going to be a 038.Same as original for a Spitfire, and as they said, a proper Mini.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Paterson Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Halfords is not the place to buy a battery. Prices there are ludicrous. Go to a decent motor factor and pay less than half the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Doug_P wrote:Halfords is not the place to buy a battery. Prices there are ludicrous. Go to a decent motor factor and pay less than half the priceI only tried them because I have a trade card + also have a coupon for an extra 10% over and above the trade discount that expires soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 3762 wrote: ... That's the one, don't know the measurements and it's to cold to go outside but it fits the TR7's battery tray.But the S4 023 is the same size as the old one it replaces ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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