Date:         Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:41:53 -0500
Reply-To:     mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM
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From:         Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Relocating the battery in an '84
Comments: To: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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> I wonder if it is a good idea to put a battery in the engine compartment.
> Cars do it but I saw a Eurovan that had a battery explode (from heat?) and
> started a fire that burned the whole engine. Is this just a freak
accident?

Since most cars have their batteries in the engine compartment, I think the
term 'freak' does apply in this instance.

Chris S.
'85 Westy
www.knology.net/~vw/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers

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