Date:         Wed, 2 Oct 2019 10:17:48 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
Comments: To: vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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        I installed 1 of these $98 Bosch Grp41 Batt's from PepBoys back in Jan'19 & have been

Extremely Positively Impressed with Its Performance ~ I had been using AutoZone or Walmart

Batt's prior for many years & would never have guessed that there could be such a big diff' from

1 New Batt' to Another > My VDubaru has a significantly diff' StartUp > Instantaneous Every Time ~

I Highly Recommend this Batt' to anyone in need ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 1 Oct , 2019, at 3:18 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:

> Thanks again Jack. I just checked again online and the discounted price
> still stands, about $98.
> 
> This battery fits well in the Vanagon battery box since it has no handle
> mounts on the ends like many 41 batteries do. I loop a nylon strap under
> it to help lower and raise it, leaving the strap in place at all times.
> 
> The first 3 year free replacement and 8 year warranty is hard to beat.
> 
> https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premium-performance-battery-group-size-41/product/9073724
> 
> Mark
> 
> Jack R wrote:
>> I just purchased two of these, they are not vented however.  Probably OK since sealed.
>> 
>> Fit was perfect, great warranty, and now my main and Aux battery are the same make, model year.  I have a dual battery shore power charger which has kept my prior batteries alive for over 10 years.  Felt it was time to change out, as preventative.  When batteries start to die, it is hard on the alternator.  And with a dual system, probably a good idea for less than $200.
>> 
>> https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premium-performance-battery-group-size-41/product/9073724/1984/VOLKSWAGEN/TYPE%20II%7EVANAGON/4-1900%20water%20cooled
>> 
>> Note: these batteries do not have a handle, so you will need a battery strap that fits over the terminals to drop them into place.  Also, there isn't a cover over the positive terminal, so took the one off the old battery.  (lined up good enough).
>> 
>> Jack R. 84 Westy.
>>