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Date:         Fri, 11 Dec 1998 18:24:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM>
Subject:      Re: exploding batteries
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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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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