TTNewby

Just bought a 2001 Quattro that has been in storage and needs a new battery. I stopped at Autozone on the way home. The battery they suggested fit in the casing OK but it would not secure into place well.

It appears that at the rear base of the battery housing there is a lip that the battery must fit under. The lip seems to have a "bump" in it. The original battery has a notch that allows it to recieve the "bump" and fit under the lip.

The Audi dealer wants $140 for a $70 battery.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Steve

CusTTom "Quag" WesTT

Especially if you leave the car for long periods.

TTNewby

Thanks. I think I've heard of these...is it a real high end battery? What do they cost. I'm not planning on leaving it?

Will this have the special notch I mentioned or is there a work-around?

Thanks,

Steve

JustJeff

<img src="http://www.sears.com/data/product_images/automotive/large/02831248000-dlv.jpg">

CusTTom "Quag" WesTT

and will not die easily.

bubba j

I just installed one of these myself. 36/100 warranty. No one had the Optima in stock.

DuTTCH

About $123 online (incl shipping)

TT ByDesign

I bought it from Battery Plus for $119.

TTNewby

No one has mentioned it. I had Sears put in the International Diehard. (Thanks to all for recommendations). I couldn't find the 34R.

Just like I described, it didn't fit under the rear hold-down. When I pointed this out to the installers, they put a notch in the casing with a dremel tool so that it matched the original battery and then it fit..sort of.

I'm wondering why no one mentioned it. Do you just not worry about it being under the rear hold down?

Thanks to all!

Steve

bubba j

You're nuts. I installed mine without any such problems.