Jim, I wouldn't fee too much better about the breather tube. I really doubt that those wimpy seals on the underside of the battery box cover are air tight. Not to mention that an explosion could easily take out those four wimpy screws holding it on. Bill 90 Westy Syncro Lake Tahoe ---------- > From: Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM> > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: exploding batteries > Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 5:24 PM > > My Bosch battery is vented through a small breather tube which vents through > the bottom of the van. Don't know if it will prevent an explosion but has > always made me feel better. > > Jim > 91 Syncro AW > > >I've always been paranoid of this happening. Frequently, I > >glance down at the proximity of the battery when I am about to start and > >try to sheild my eyes! > > > >Any ideas on why this battery exploded? > >What can a guy do to prevent this? > > |
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