<< Can someone please tell me what the group size battery the '87 Vanagon
Wolfburg takes and  also what starting amps etc to get. >>

The size is group 41.  Sam's Club used to have Champion brand for $35,
but the price has gone up to $50.  Think the Champ is rated to put out
650 Cold Cranking Amps. (CCA)

 I had good luck with a maintenance free battery that I bought from a
FLAPS that cost around $70, but I have forgotten the brand name.

     George/ATL
     '89 Westy, Wernher
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