GU dual batt heat sheild?

We have had duel batterie in our 3.0ltd for 3 years no shielding & no problems
Regards Bob
Wish i was still here / Gulf in July

Hi Simon . I,de be interested to know where your second batt is mounted . Mine is up forward just behind the air cleaner , away from the turbo , no probs there .Why go overseas when you can ExplorOz
ERROL

Simon.
You are right about the heat sheild, it is neaded if you want the battery to last, I make the heat sheild out of thin stainless sheet 2 sheets spaced 3mm apart the spacing is acheaved be forming a dimple in the sheet at each rivet. Eric.

i would agree with errol
the batttery is a far away from the turbo
if your are concerned of heat ,get another battery case like the standard nissan
one, you have on the original battery

Simon,
I take it your refering to the 2.8 GU. My battery is 3 years old and it is a miracle that it has lasted. I find filler washers disintergrate very quickly and following a service when battery was overfilled have seen acid spray out the top causing pitmarks to paintwork.
I have purchased a sheet of aluminium from Dick Smith Electronics with the intention of forming a deflectorand Riviting same to battery carrier.
Also insulation under battery may reduce transfer of heat from carrier.
Cheers Bob
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Simon, your concerns are absolutely correct...
Batteries hate Deep Discharge, Vibration, AND Heat.
Anything you can do to keep it cooler will prolong it's life- it's that simple.

Thats right Simon . And thats forward of the turbo , so you shouldn,t have any probs with heat as the heat is blown backwards away from the battery .Thats how mine is setup and i did it myself , made my own battery carrier out of a peice of stainless steel and a cupel of home maid brackets to keep it level and braced .Why go overseas when you can ExplorOz
ERROL