Danyutz Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 For a 1.4 16v with 75hp? I'm thinking that the one existing has been replaced a while ago, but the specs on it say 55Ah - nowhere I searched under my engine, this type of battery isn't recommended.Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 PM me your chassis number and I'll see what ETKA says..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I went for a Bosch S5 on my GTI, here's your Bosch options for the 1.4...http://www.maxautopartsltd.co.uk/p0/petrol-99/4464.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Exide on mine. Very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I knew i wouldn't make it this winter and the inevitable happened this morning, car didn't start only after the 3rd try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I knew i wouldn't make it this winter and the inevitable happened this morning, car didn't start only after the 3rd try.Carparts4less use the code: saveme75 you'll get some money off.I've installed an Exide and I'm very happy. No health indicator on it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Just PM'd you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 @Skezza, thanks mate, but i'm in Romania, wouldn't help me too much.Went for Varta Silver 61Ah - Thanks to lupogtiboy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stator Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I believe the spec for 1.4 75hp is "027"Bought this cheap one, works fine:http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Lupo_1.4_2001/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-battery/?444770271&1&fd51c4bab022b608999b4fcf6f169d179f6df1e7&000020Personally I think the battery is overspecced and you could get away with less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 By the chassis number, i needed a 60Ah one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I believe the spec for 1.4 75hp is "027"Bought this cheap one, works fine:http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Lupo_1.4_2001/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-battery/?444770271&1&fd51c4bab022b608999b4fcf6f169d179f6df1e7&000020Personally I think the battery is overspecced and you could get away with less.I'd be nervous about Lion. Not that I have any problem with unheard of manufacturers, cheap batteries can die within 3 years, whereas a good Varta will last for if treated right. I've taken a risk and gone for Exide. They have a great reputation but they're still on the cheap side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stator Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 When I replaced my battery the old was the original OEM Varta, which is one of the reasons I think they are overspecced for that particular engine, a 13 year old battery wouldn't be meeting the supposed spec for CCA. 60A is the spec of the 027 battery.I don't know anything about Lion either, but I was limited in my choice to what was in stock and the 3 year warranty was better value for money than the bosch or vartas which only had 4 or 5 year warranties but were a lot more expensive. On a 13 year car they might all outlast the car anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Most OEM VW batteries are made by Varta, but we also have some made by Exide. All VW branded batteries come with a 3 year warranty.I have a Bosch Silver 61ah on my gti which I only changed recently, so again 11 years on a battery is good going. I only have the Bosch as I got it ridiculously cheap when our accessories shop closed down about 4 years ago! Quick charge and a drop test revealed it to be in good health, so fitted it and its been fine so far.....! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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