The battery compartment has a vent that is open to the underside of the
vehicle between the front wheels.  Chances are you ran through a puddle on
the way to Wal-Mart and splashed some water up into it.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 6:58 PM
Subject: Water In The Battery Box

> Appreciate all who offered battery replacement pointers!
>
> I needed one *today* & thus had only Napa & the big box stores to choose
> from.  I opted for Walmart--2 yr replacement
> &  $39.99 installed.
> Napa wanted $83 for an Exide, but wouldn't install it.
>
> When they pulled the old battery, there was water in the
compartment--maybe
> 3 tablespoons.  It's been raining
> all day--but I am hard pressed to know how rain water got there.
> Should I be concerned?
>
> Phaedra
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Hester"