SORRY FOR THE EARLIER WRONG SUBJECT ERROR- that is correct I am yelling my apology!

I have had a similar problem over the years however far less frequent.  I
still always tend to park on a decline, just to help with the push start.
Although I have also had to push start it by myself many times; running
along side, hoping in and popping the clutch, away I go.  I remember once I
couldn't get it to start in a small forestry town of Fox Creek Alberta and
the service station dude was kind enough to help me push the thing half way
through town.  I finally thanked him very much, before he had to go back to
tend the station, only to discover that I had not had the ignition on.  I
hoped out gave it a shove and away I went.  I am sure he didn't find this as
amusing as I did.
    Anyway, it seems that this problem is related to heat.  Is there any
value in using a starter blanket like the one made by Cool It Thermo Tec.
Any ideas on this?
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 1:23 PM
Subject: frustration seeking optima battery bargain

> I just got an email with a virus alert with his same subject line.
>
> This message is to whomener sent it to check your virus program. I did not
> open it but deleted it to be safe.
>
> As for Optima battery bargains? I wasted a lot of time and gas money to
find
> no such thing.
>
> Just pay he $180 or so for the battery and be done with it. Lay the
battery
> on the side and it will fit either battery compartment.
>
> Be sure to ask for the plastic post covers to insulate the posts and use
the
> side connections.
>
> It would be good to line the box with some insulating material as well. I
> bought some of that dynamat clone material on recommendationfrom Sean B.
but
> I think any insulating material will give another layer of protection--
just
> in case?
>
> William