[928uk] new battery for s2

[Paul R Smith]

The change was between '85 and '86 model years (re-routed exhaust and 
smaller battery box), but the shorter battery is fine in terms of 
performance. When I needed one for my S, I got the short battery so that 
if I ever need to, I can use it in the GT. To make absolutely sure the 
positive battery terminal cannot short out on the lid, mine is covered 
in a sheet of rubber, this also clamps the battery down.

If you want the new battery to last, you need to keep it connected to a 
maintainer when the car isn't being used.

Smiffy

On 11/06/2024 13:24, Paul Lacey via 928uk wrote:
> Hi Sarah,
> The battery box was shortened due to change of exhaust route. The 096 battery you have is suitable for S4 onwards but it’ll be absolutely fine in your S2 in terms of performance.
> You can use a block of wood or similar behind the battery do it can’t slide about and stress the cables.
>
> Best Regards,
> Paul Lacey
>
> Sent from mobile device, please excuse typos
>
>> On 11 Jun 2024, at 13:12,sarah at funtobefit.co.uk  wrote:
>>
>> Hi Both,
>>
>> I'm confused (not difficult)
>>
>> I bought the battery you suggested, but it is considerably shorter (21/2 to  3 inches)
>> than the one I've taken out.
>>
>> The one that’s come out is 13 1/2 inches (34.5cm long)
>> Paul Anderson put it in and it fits the hole it’s Lion, possibly a type 17 looking at it?
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:jonathanrackowe at gmail.com  <jonathanrackowe at gmail.com>
>> Sent: 20 May 2024 23:08
>> To: 'Paul Lacey'<t595 at btinternet.com>;sarah at funtobefit.co.uk
>> Cc:928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> Subject: RE: [928uk] new battery for s2
>>
>> Hi Sarah,
>>
>> As Paul says, type 096 describes the shape and size of battery you need. The Bosch S4008 096 and Bosch S5008 096 batteries are favoured by many 928 owners.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jonathan
>>
>> 1991 928 GT Amethyst Metallic
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  On Behalf Of Paul Lacey via 928uk
>> Sent: 20 May 2024 20:57
>> To:sarah at funtobefit.co.uk
>> Cc:928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> Subject: Re: [928uk] new battery for s2
>>
>> Type 096
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Paul Lacey
>>
>> Sent from mobile device, please excuse typos
>>
>>> On 20 May 2024, at 20:47, Sarah Chalk via 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> My battery has died so I need a new one, but really not sure what the
>>> specification is I need.
>>>
>>> Hoping one of you can rattle it off the top of your head
>>>
>>> Sarah
>>>
>>> Crystal Green s2
>>>
>>