Battery

ud40 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject: Battery

Is anyone using a Optima battery? I looked on the optima web site but could not find a part number or eary VW listed. If you do run one what part number are you using?

IHC · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject:

I have been using a red top for over 11 years in my 73. Originally bought it for my then new 95 Dodge Ram.Did not know they had different sizes. When I bought they had the red top[ and the blue top. The housings were the same size. It fits just fine.

Rev. Scott · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

call your dealer. its a common one...just forgot the designator.
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Captain Spalding · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject:

The stock size is BCI Group 42.

Have a look at this thread.

ud40 · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks

FV195 · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:41 pm Post subject:

I have been running an Optamia for 10 years in my thing, never had a problem, my dads 914 is going 15 years, so they last!

ud40 · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

Well I got an Optima for my thing and it fits right in spins the motor real nice. The part number is OPT8020-164 got it thru Amazon. Never have to worry about any acid.

Ian Epperson · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:06 pm Post subject:

Running with a Red Top. The Blue/Red/Yellow tops denote the different amount of deep cycling and total amp-hours - Blue is for marine batteries (which means you can discharge it more often before it dies and fits standard marine battery sizes) and Yellow for both better deep cycle and higher capacity. They're both better than Red, but more expensive. They're all great.
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Yarkle · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject:

Ive looked through several battery threads, and it seems the optimas are all about an inch higher than the stock 42's. How does that translate to seat spring clearance?

or do you just get the cover? it looks like they only make the cover for the 34/78s though.

FV195 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject:

I have my pos. taped up good, want to switch to the side posts, for better clearence

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 2949

I run the side terminal Optima and it eliminates the clearance issue.

Yarkle · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:56 am Post subject:

i was planning on using the side posts anyways, but the top posts are still there. I havent seen an optima thats just side post.

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 2949

Yes they have top post but I leave the plastic caps on the top posts

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