The sealed version is not sealed. If you look closely you will see there are nipples on both sides of the top. One of these is capped. This is for a hose connection as is used in many Audi under the rear seat applications. With some carefully prying, the top vent chamber can be lifted and you will see a conventional battery underneath. As previously mentioned, the Wal-Mart batteries are made by Johnson controls. Johnson controls builds for many battery brands including store brands and yes, Interstate. The Wal-Mart warranty is great during the 2 year period. They do not just replace the battery. They give you a refund so you can buy another if you want. The warranty starts again. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Meeks Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 7:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Sealed Bearings? On Dec 5, 2007 4:08 PM, Pensioner <al_knoll@pacbell.net> wrote: > RVC What is the recommended 'sealed/maintenance free' Group 41 battery > among those gathered here together? My Delco Freedom is now applying for > AARB status. Al, If you can force yourself into a wal-mart, their Everstart group 41's are sometimes available in a sealed configuration. I've seen both sealed and capped.They will replace them free if they crap out within 2 years. I had one in my van for 6 years before I moved it into the Aux box. Still there 3 yrs later and working fine. I also had one die after 22 months. Got the free swap. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm |
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