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This is less a real Write-up than it is a collection of Group 49 battery information.
Both the T1N and NCV3 (when lead acid OEM) models use a Group 49 battery. The T1N chassis (start) battery is mounted under the hood. The T1N optional OEM aux aka house battery is located under the passenger seat. The NCV3 chassis battery is mounted under the driver footwell with the NCV3 optional OEM aux aka house battery being located under the hood.
49 49x 93 H8 are often associated with Group 49 battery designations.
The T1N battery is held in place by 2 ea. low mounted clamps using 8mm studs/10 mm nuts. I used a long extension with a 10 mm socket to access the fasteners. You might be able to use a box/open end wrench, but it would be tough. A 10 mm box/open end wrench works fine on the battery terminals.
The battery pulls up and straight out, but needs a steep angle. My Varta OEM battery weighed 53# (scrap weight) so be ready.
Even though I had greased the stud, the aft clamp nut on my 2004 rusted fast in the 6 years since changing my battery. The stud mount broke loose to just spin. I ultimately used a giant screwdriver with hammer to destroy the stud mount. I explored using a marine battery strap as replacement, but ultimately decided that the intact single front mount was good enough. I strongly suggest applying generous amounts of wheel bearing grease or other rust preventative on the mount studs as a maintenance pre-emptive strike against problems.
Added:
The 2004 had 2 each battery hold down clamps. My 2006 has only 1 each clamp OEM. So that kinda verifies that one 2004 clamp remaining is fine.
The information.
As always clicking on the blue arrow icon within any quote box will take you to the original post/thread.
Doktor A warns against delaying battery replacement.
I found it interesting that in the Interstate pdf the warrany was 10 months less for the group 49 battery. It seems as though the three batteries below are are basically goup 49 by the (49) included. The 93 battery may be better for colder climates with its higher 850 CCA. FWIW. vic
49 (93) MT-49 750 940 130 75 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
93 (49) MTP-93 850 1065 155 85 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
H8 (49) MTP-H8 720 900 176 85 13-15/16 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
http://www.interstatebatteries.com
A possible OEM style battery.
This is less a real Write-up than it is a collection of Group 49 battery information.
Both the T1N and NCV3 (when lead acid OEM) models use a Group 49 battery. The T1N chassis (start) battery is mounted under the hood. The T1N optional OEM aux aka house battery is located under the passenger seat. The NCV3 chassis battery is mounted under the driver footwell with the NCV3 optional OEM aux aka house battery being located under the hood.
49 49x 93 H8 are often associated with Group 49 battery designations.
The T1N battery is held in place by 2 ea. low mounted clamps using 8mm studs/10 mm nuts. I used a long extension with a 10 mm socket to access the fasteners. You might be able to use a box/open end wrench, but it would be tough. A 10 mm box/open end wrench works fine on the battery terminals.
The battery pulls up and straight out, but needs a steep angle. My Varta OEM battery weighed 53# (scrap weight) so be ready.
Even though I had greased the stud, the aft clamp nut on my 2004 rusted fast in the 6 years since changing my battery. The stud mount broke loose to just spin. I ultimately used a giant screwdriver with hammer to destroy the stud mount. I explored using a marine battery strap as replacement, but ultimately decided that the intact single front mount was good enough. I strongly suggest applying generous amounts of wheel bearing grease or other rust preventative on the mount studs as a maintenance pre-emptive strike against problems.
Added:
The 2004 had 2 each battery hold down clamps. My 2006 has only 1 each clamp OEM. So that kinda verifies that one 2004 clamp remaining is fine.
The information.
As always clicking on the blue arrow icon within any quote box will take you to the original post/thread.
Doktor A warns against delaying battery replacement.
My Battery 5 Year Replacement Schedule Logic
My recent experience. (Surprisingly the voltage on my "just let me down battery" was 12.64 volts the next morning 28F ambient.)
Some General Battery Information
Just yesterday I thought that the 2004 cranked just a touch slower/longer than usual. (Why didn't I take the hint?)
Today I parked for lunch and hit REST to scavenge some heat for man's best friend.
Came out to an almost start... but, no.
Fortunately the restaurant owner brought his SUV over for a jump so little inconvenience. (In my opinion, a jump start for a "just bad" battery has less risk factor for module damage as opposed to the possible voltage spikes possible with a completely flat battery.)
Home Depot has a group 49 battery at good price, but they don't list "Group 49" anywhere on the battery rack or on the web search.
Using an old fashioned dog eared paper catalog the Sprinters can use an Exide L5-49x. To add to the confusion the Home Depot Exide battery is labeled L5/49/H8 without any mention of Group 49. L5-49x is in very small letters on the rack label.
So.
L5/49/H8 is fine for Sprinters. 900 CCA.109119 bucks.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Exide-Extreme-L5-49-Auto-Battery-L5-49X/204852602
Note: At the time of this post the picture in the link is generic and not representative of the Group 49. (Note: The Exide battery has a built in flip down carry handle which is not easily noticed.)
vic
P.S. - I shoulda gone to my old post.
P.P.S. - Just checked my records. Interstate battery Purchased Jan. 2011. Almost 6 years. I should have stayed with my 5 year replacement program, but I'm nursing the 2004 along.
I found it interesting that in the Interstate pdf the warrany was 10 months less for the group 49 battery. It seems as though the three batteries below are are basically goup 49 by the (49) included. The 93 battery may be better for colder climates with its higher 850 CCA. FWIW. vic
49 (93) MT-49 750 940 130 75 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
93 (49) MTP-93 850 1065 155 85 14-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
H8 (49) MTP-H8 720 900 176 85 13-15/16 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
http://www.interstatebatteries.com
A possible OEM style battery.
vic...
I went to Advance Auto Parts last night and was very surprised to see what looked like an identical battery under the "Autocraft Gold" brand (size 49H8) for $130 [$175 as of Dec. 2016]. The plastics look like they are from the same mold, though I did not do a side-by-side comparison; I examined where the handles connect to the top, the handle shapes, and the max/min markings on the side which appear identical.
The Autocraft battery is labeled "Made in Mexico". The top is black instead of the original's white color, and someone put the stickers over the fill ports
There is no way to tell if the plates are fabricated the same, but there is no obviously large difference when peering through a fill port.
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