Date:         Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:10:03 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: White powder in battery box bottom
Comments: To: azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET
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In a message dated 1/22/06 1:02:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET writes:


> If the powder is all white, maybe it is baking soda, put in to neutralize a
> previous
> spill

you should always assume the worst..  especially with vanagons :<)     that
white powder is probably crystallized battery acid..   vacuum it outta there..
whatever you do, dont blow it out.. that crap gets into your eyes or nose,
youll be sorry big time!!

chris

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