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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
Been thinking of getting a power pack to keep in the car and wondered if anyone would know if something like this would have enough power to jump start my v8 08???
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SRE Member Since: 16 Jan 2010 Location: Alicante Prov Spain + Hampshire UK Posts: 2329 ![]() ![]() |
New battery sounds like the preferred option to me In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
I've got a new battery but thought it would be worth having around the house anyway, what ampage would I need for mine? |
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donny dog Member Since: 23 Nov 2016 Location: yorkshire Posts: 772 ![]() ![]() |
Check the 'CCA' on your existing battery (that's the cranking amps). |
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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
I can't see the cca???
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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
Found it via the web it's 800a so now to check |
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donny dog Member Since: 23 Nov 2016 Location: yorkshire Posts: 772 ![]() ![]() |
Looks like it's 800 Amps. |
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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
Still non the wiser if the charger will be enough??
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donny dog Member Since: 23 Nov 2016 Location: yorkshire Posts: 772 ![]() ![]() |
Contact the supplier of the power pack and ask them what the cold cranking amps for it are. If it looks woeful compared with 800, you risk it not starting your car (assuming your battery is as dead as last time - normally you would get some assistance from it when jump starting). If, as is likely, they don't know, then I wouldn't bother with it. There are other similar power packs out there that do indicate the CCA. |
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Disco_Mikey Member Since: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 4420 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
FWIW, I have a 900A jump pack, and while it will start a completely dead TDV8, it does struggle... |
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Mani Member Since: 18 Jun 2016 Location: Uxbridge Posts: 298 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Rob,
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Mani Member Since: 18 Jun 2016 Location: Uxbridge Posts: 298 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
SEALEY RS1 ROAD START, mind you they are not cheap about £130.00 or so but is ideal for cars like ours 3.6 TDV8 MY08 RR SPORT3.6TD V8 FULLY LOADED, COOLER BOX, GVIF UNIT, PIONEER AVIC-F980DAB HEAD UNIT, RETAINING 4X4 INFO OEM SCREEN AND TS-WX130DA SUB
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Boothy Member Since: 30 Mar 2017 Location: Herts Posts: 59 ![]() |
appreciate all the feedback |
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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 5019 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Unless you are a trader, wouldn't you guys be better off using that money for a nice shiny new battery?
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