IIRC, Bill in this thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=508148&highlight=sears+deep+cycle posted here of his group 65 aux. battery. Would that battery would fit the passenger side box in the same manner? Would the lid have to be modified? I imagine removing that bracket around the edge of the box might help. I believe this is the battery in question Neil.
On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@gmail.com> wrote: > Time to replace the starting battery in my 1990 Westy. Is there a suitable AGM group 41 starting battery made by any battery companies? > > I checked with Optima (as I have a preference towards them), but they don't make a Group 41 (red or yellow top). Would be great if I could go down to the local parts store and buy an Optima yellow top that fit. > > Saw a lot of discussion in the archives about battery fit and Aux batteries, but not much on replacement choices in Group 41 AGM. > > Gregg > 90 Westy (Blueberry) > Oakton, VA
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