Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:59:35 -0400 From: KeithG <noonenospamay.com> Subject: Re: 1994 9000 CST Battery Size
There is conflicting info as to what fits from different Battery manufacturers. I do not know why. I suggest a group 34. I ran into that problem where the G41 does not fit and that is called for from most. The problem is not just the physical size, but how the base of the battery is constructed. The 9k uses a hold down that wedges in the holder and against the base of the batery, but this feature must be there for it to work or the battery flops around in spirited or emergency maneuvers. A 41 does not work (period) It is too long and the hold down is not correct. I do not know about a 48, but do know that a 34 is a) what was in my '97 CS from Saab (I can show you a picture showing the size clearly marked as a 34R and a nice Saab logo on it) and b)that an Optima (and other G34s from Interstate and Johnson) fit beautifully. A G34 is a bit taller and shorter than a G41, but clears the insulation on the hood (taller) and if the hold down is properly engaged will hold it properly. I have seen a number of 9ks with aftermarket batteries in which the hold down was either missing or not properly engaged. If there is interest, I can post it to a web page. KeithG Valjean wrote: > Two places list the relevant battery as a group 41 size, only group 41's are > roughly 2" too long for (at least, my) battery holder, and cannot be > installed. > > OTOH, what's in my car now, a group 47, said to be too weak for it... What > do YOU have, and know about it... > >
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