Sears has a Die-Hard for "european" cars.  It has the cover over the vents &
an attachement for the tubes.  You talked to someone who didn't want to
bother.  It is in their system.  I just bought my second a few months ago.
First one lasted six years.

John Fleming
85 Westaru, 180K
----- Original Message -----
From: =David-M= <dmc@cyburban.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 12:18 PM
Subject: Sears battery for Vanagon

> My Vanagon battery is kaput.
> Two deep discharges within a coupole of months destroyed it (1. theft
> alarm failed to cut out, 2.  parking lights left on).
> Interestingly, my Toyota battery which I attempted to jump start it with
> was *just* able to turn over the starter but not start the beast.
> I called my local Sears whose batteries I always use - answer "No
> battery listed for Vanagon".
> Question: Where do I get a battery for a Vanagon? (other than the
> dealer)
>