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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Sunday 7th February 
I've tightened up the 2 cables now (the old Porsche tool bag of spanners came in very handy!) so everything should be good.
I'll definitely get help with the battery and get my dad over. He used to be a mechanic back in the day so if he can't help me, no-one can!
Now I just have to get one and hope that this is the problem! I only wish I'd stuck it in the garage the other way!
Tim
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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Monday 8th February
Just before I order...
Can anyone confirm that the battery I should get for my Porsche is the Bosch S5008 (HSB096) one? A few different websites suggest one that looks (and is) a little smaller (a 067).
I want to order today and don't have time to go home and check dimensions etc. The S5008 is the one that the Halfords booklet thing suggested...
Cheers
Tim
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911perv
793 posts
18 months | Monday 8th February
Bosch number 574402075 74amp/hr 750 cranking amp. 278L x 175W x 175H.
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R2FU
1112 posts
95 months | Monday 8th February
What 911perv said. It's an 096 type. Recently replaced mine and was very pleased with the service from www.tayna.co.uk (no affiliation) though I'm not sure if they do Bosch. I went with a Varta Silver jobbie.
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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Monday 8th February
Cool thanks guys,
From what I can see, the Bosch Perv describes is an S5007 whereas I'm looking at the S5008. Has slightly more power but same dimensions apart from 1.5cm taller.
I guess that will do!
Cheers!
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BertBert
3405 posts
48 months | Monday 8th February
pridemoor said:
Cool thanks guys,
From what I can see, the Bosch Perv describes is an S5007 whereas I'm looking at the S5008. Has slightly more power but same dimensions apart from 1.5cm taller.
I guess that will do!
Cheers! Er, no. Go for a battery that is actually the right size (if Perv is right), not one that is 1.5cm higher. If you are in doubt, double-check and get the right one. Measure twice, buy once. Bert
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A911DOM
3311 posts
72 months | Monday 8th February
Op. Do you have breakdown cover? If so, why not give the nice chaps a call and get them to come out an diagnose the problem for you? I had a similar problem after I had an aftermarket alarm fitted. Unfortunately I then wound up having to replace a perfectly good battery that had been systematically drained by a faulty fitting of the security! Rather than risk spending out on something which isnt to blame - why not let someone take a look first. Possibly not the best idea to buy the battery from them however, as no doubt they will want a nasty premium for the pleasure of hand delivering it 
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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Monday 8th February
Thanks guys, I will double check the battery sizes etc at home!
Thanks for the advice A911DOM! Unfortunately I don't have home cover (RAC etc) for the car as I've only got the cover that came with my insurance (Hegarty) which states the car has to be 2.5 miles away from the house before a callout. I had toyed with getting additional cover, but at the time I discounted it... maybe a little foolish!
So I guess I'm stuck with either a) buying a new battery and seeing if it works or not or b) getting someone over at cost to have a look and see if it's the alarm etc. Both, I'm guessing, will work out at a similar price!
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BertBert
3405 posts
48 months | Monday 8th February
Where are you? There must be some helpful mechanically minded and resourced PH'er near you to help out. If you are near Epsom, I'll come and help!
Bert
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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Monday 8th February
Sunny Lincoln  )
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BertBert
3405 posts
48 months | Monday 8th February
ah, I see, sorry!
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Ray Luxury-Yacht
2580 posts
53 months | Monday 8th February
stuttgartmetal said:
Fully electrically drain and trickle charge.
Top up e-lyte.  Fully draining a lead acid battery will kill it to death. That's Ni-Cd's you're thinking of.
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BertBert
3405 posts
48 months | Monday 8th February
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
...will kill it to death... Is there any other kind of kill?
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pridemoor
15 posts
8 months | Monday 8th February
Thanks for the continued help guys, on what is a pretty trivial thing really!
It's just got a little more confusing though.
Got home and looked at the battery I currently have, which is:
Bosch S3 007 (570 144 064) 12v 640A 70AH (275 x 175 x 175)
The handbook recommends 12v 66AH (optional 88AH)
A few websites recommend the Bosch S5008 but that's 190 tall. Perv suggests the S5 007 which I guess is the same as the S3 007 but with another 2 years guarantee?
I can't find the exact Bosch S3 007 anywhere to buy, but I can find the Varta equivalent - www.tayna.co.uk/Type-067-Varta-Black-Dynamic-Car-Battery-P3191.html
So Bosch S5 007 or the Varta... that is the question!
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Bill Stein
1213 posts
46 months | Monday 8th February
BertBert said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
...will kill it to death... Is there any other kind of kill? Someone once said to me, you can "kill it to within an Inche of It's life" I thought that a bit odd also. 
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A911DOM
3311 posts
72 months | Monday 8th February
pridemoor said:
Thanks for the continued help guys, on what is a pretty trivial thing really! It's just got a little more confusing though. Got home and looked at the battery I currently have, which is: Bosch S3 007 (570 144 064) 12v 640A 70AH (275 x 175 x 175) The handbook recommends 12v 66AH (optional 88AH) A few websites recommend the Bosch S5008 but that's 190 tall. Perv suggests the S5 007 which I guess is the same as the S3 007 but with another 2 years guarantee? I can't find the exact Bosch S3 007 anywhere to buy, but I can find the Varta equivalent - http://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-067-Varta-Black-Dynami...So Bosch S5 007 or the Varta... that is the question!
There was a thread on here somewhere not so long ago arguing the various strengths and weaknesses of batteries and whether in fact they came from the same places and were just labelled differently - I dont know where the argument got to as it turned into a bit of bun fight (who'd have though  ). Anyway, my point is that you've already been told the Bosch is a good battery, and to the best of my knowledge the Varta (Silver/Platinum) whatever edition they are called, are also meant to be very good and should give a decent warranty! Its certainly not going to do you any harm replacing the battery (assuming you know your stereo code etc - Probably best to tick that off the list of possible causes first, then if its worse you can try and find a friendly mechanic in the vacinity to come and check out the other stuff! Its a big lump of an engine to kick over, so if the battery is weak, it will not fire - Im a little mystified as to why the alarm should sound when you were trying to start it though... Let us know how you get on anyway!
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C2look
2046 posts
62 months | Tuesday 9th February
What about a failed crankshaft sensor? I had one go on mine without warning. Engine would turnover fine but no spark in the hole.
Just a thought.
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Bill Stein
1213 posts
46 months | Tuesday 9th February
Please put a new battery on this car....the suspense Is killing us! Report back with sounds of joy!  But hurry up......
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A911DOM
3311 posts
72 months | Tuesday 9th February
and wheres the bl00dy pics man, pics!!! 
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Emeye
1928 posts
60 months | Tuesday 9th February
 Get on with it man!!!!!*My car has been sat outside not working with a similar problem for a couple of months now so I really have no room to talk, but no-one cares cos it is a crappy old BMW estate. 
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