Thanks to all for the suggestion. I will check them out. There should be an AutoZone dealer in the Atlanta area. Another suggestion was Interstate. This is the first time a battery exploded on me. Never thought it was possible! A closer look at the remnants suggests that it was one of those maintenance free batteries installed when I was not looking. :-) Bill-->>
>Bill: > >I just replaced my battery in my '81 following both a corrosion experience >and an end-of-life cycle. > >Since I was in a hurry, I purchased a DuraLast 42-6 All Season Battery from >the AutoZone(a chain store): a bargain at $39.99! It is a light truck >battery listed in their computer for the Vanagon. I have no "research' to >share, but the price and availability sure were right! It has started >reliably for the last week! And it fits! > >Melissa Mourkas >Haydenville, MA >81 Westy 'Hildie' > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Bill <wgs@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 9:41 PM >Subject: Battery 82 Westy > > >> My battery just exploded. Washed the well down with baking soda to >> neutralize the acid. Anyone have a recommendation for a replacement, one >> that does not explode, and fits within the tight space of the well. :-) >> >> Bill-->> >> |
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