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Nov 10, 2010 | 11:49 AM

pinklesdad

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replacement batteries

got a 2001 voyager in the uk ,is there an alternative battery i can use instead of optima(red top) type battery 2.5 diesel 800 amp battery

Nov 11, 2010 | 07:53 AM

GVUK

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Personally I didn't risk it. When my local motor factors showed me the equivilent 'normal battery' and it was twice the size.
I bought my Optima battery from 'griffin-batteries' on ebay. Lowest price I found and awsome service. (Next day delivery)
Good luck. (I'm in the UK too)

Nov 11, 2010 | 08:20 AM

GVUK

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Have posted the last message, I'd read this thread and consider the modified battery tray route.
https://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/...ead.php?t=7399

Nov 16, 2010 | 05:04 AM

J K Portland

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From: Portland Dorset U.K.

Lead-acid replacement for Red Top gel battery

Hi
Just bought a 2007 GV 2.8 Executive from a local main dealer. It's got an Exide Excel EB741 74AH 680A lead acid battery fitted. It's a perfect fit and seems fine. The R/top has high cranking power (800A) but low capacity (50AH) and give the alternator a hard time keeping it fully charged. I bought a new 2001 GV 2.5 CRD LIMITED and the battery didnt last 12 months.
Hope this helps. John.