Freeing the Second battery tray

[Damonski]

yo,

On my list for these coming weekends is to get the second battery installed in the tray under the bonnet, in order to do that I need to move the airbox intake and also the power steering res.

The disco in question is a Mpi, Im not sure if the layout is the same for the Tdi's or not.  But I would welcome recommendations and ideas for relocating the power steering res. and how to modify the airbox intake.  If a photo is needed Ill post one up of the tray area tomorrow when the sun comes up.

Cheers

[Damonski]

Heres what is currently occupying my second tray, the jack I can move easily, the airbox horn and the steering pump I need ideas for  

[strapping young lad]

see if you can retro fit a 200tdi style airbox instead and have it suck air in through the arch

[Damonski]

The other idea was to fit a snorkel  :?

[Colin 009]

The other idea was to fit a snorkel  :?

That what I'd do . not sure about the p/steering thingy though.

[500bhp]

Its nice to see another MPI owner on the club   :D

[Range Rover Blues]

The PAS reservoir won't hurt to sit a little lower down, as long as the fluid is above the level of the pump. You can locate it further back but be careful that the pipe don't foul anything.

[Damonski]

Its nice to see another MPI owner on the club   :D

Woohoo!  Im not alone :) :lol:

[Damonski]

The PAS reservoir won't hurt to sit a little lower down, as long as the fluid is above the level of the pump. You can locate it further back but be careful that the pipe don't foul anything.

Good, Now to sort out a quick temporary solution for a couple of months with the airbox until I get a snorkel  :?

[thermidorthelobster]

The tube that comes out of the airbox - does that actually do much at all?  Is there some sort of filtration bit in the tube as well as the box?  If not you could just take it off.

[Damonski]

The tube that comes out of the airbox - does that actually do much at all?  Is there some sort of filtration bit in the tube as well as the box?  If not you could just take it off.

No just seems to be a big horn shaped thing. If I unclip it I can see right through without problem.

Would there be enough room for air coming in sitting behind the battery?

Is the 300 Tdi airbox the same?  Ive never seen under the Tdi bonnet where does that have the air intake ?

Cheers!

[Bulli]

you need to reposition the power steering reservoir , its easy to make a small bracket to relocate it inboard and slightly higher, mine just clears the bonnet. Will post a piccy for you tomorrow.
As for the airbox you can shorten the pick up tube but the best way is that snorkel- that way you can cut it off with no ill effects. It doesnt do anything filter wise but they put it there to stop the airbox getting water as easily.

[Damonski]

you need to reposition the power steering reservoir , its easy to make a small bracket to relocate it inboard and slightly higher, mine just clears the bonnet. Will post a piccy for you tomorrow.
As for the airbox you can shorten the pick up tube but the best way is that snorkel- that way you can cut it off with no ill effects. It doesnt do anything filter wise but they put it there to stop the airbox getting water as easily.

Great news!

Love to see the picture to give me some more inspiration :)

Trying to convince the keeper of the piggy bank to let me loose with a little handfull of notes ;)

[mse]

The power steering res. doesnt get in the way of a second battery and can stay where it is, i has on mine.

You know you just want to get a snorkel and solve the problem once and for all...until you think where to put the jack!

[Bulli]

Have you fitted a couple of double a's???? considering the pipes and the fact that the reservoir are fastened to the front of the battery tray i'd like to see a piccy- i had to move mine...see pictures below.The reservoir is about 2 inches further back and about 2.5 inches higher ..it JUST clears the bonnet. Hope these help

[mse]

No an 85amp hr deep cycle battery! :D

[Bulli]

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publish/optima/americas0/en/config/brand.html
and the exide backs it up, The battery you've fitted is ideal for running auxilliary items but wont last long with prolonged winching.I've killed a couple of leisure batterys- so although the optima/exide are stupid money they dont pop and wont leak or spill.
There is a reason the optima is a little bigger...... :twisted:

[mse]

Im not going to use it for winching - although the guy i got it off said it will take it if i wanted to as it is a deep cycle battery.

Plus its only £28 for 85amp hr - i could replace it several times for a gel battery  :lol:

I still have some space for a larger batter in that gap though

[datalas]

I would look at some strategy for strapping the battery down btw ...

other than that, looks good.

[Bulli]

the Exide uses the standard battery restraint which isnt too clear from the piccy..the optima is fastened with 2 monster zip ties and wont budge at all....i keep spares as they are great for temporary repairs.