[T3] Battery Type- 063?

[Mark Seaton]

Thanks Mike, Jim and Keith,
I'm wondering if this group 42 is a US standard? I forgot to mention I'm 
in the UK. I'm not sure what "standard" 063 is but if you google it you 
come up with lots of batteries (eg 
http://www.caraccessoriesandparts.co.uk/varta-blue-dynamic/787-varta-b18-063-blue-dynamic-car-battery.html?keyword=063).  
It may be a DIN standard?
The dimensions of an 063 are 207mm x 175mm x 175mm. I managed to find 
the dimensions of a group 42 battery as 243 x 173 x 173mm 
(http://www.rtpnet.org/~teaa/bcigroup.html) so its a fair bit longer, 
but similar width and height.
But I can't find a UK seller with group 42 batteries. Any idea what the 
european equivalent would be?

Thanks again,
Mark

On 05/03/2011 16:11, Mike Fisher wrote:
> I believe it's the Group 42 batteries that are the proper dimensions
> for VW's to fit under the rear seat.
>
> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM, Mark Seaton<Markse at mo-sys.com>  wrote:
>> Hi, my battery is failing and I'm looking for a replacement, but what type
>> should it be?
>> The one in there is a 36Ah Bosch, model no 536 046 030, but I can't find
>> another anywhere.
>> The 063 type seems to be a very popular battery and has the same dimensions,
>> but has larger capacity up to 45Ah.
>> Can I use one of these? Would it fit? Would the extra capacity be a problem-
>> I'd have thought it an advantage?
>> Car's a '73 carbed fastback.
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
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