My "correct" sized battery fits pretty tight.  I put a piece of plastic
strapping around the battery before lowering it in the hole.  Made it much
easier to maneuver.

I'm sure you could use a short piece of rope, or an old neck tie.

I figured the plastic would be less prone to absorbing rust-friendly
moisture, plus it was near by.

Dan Brideau
1985 Westfalia

>  What is the "stock" size for a Vanagon Westy battery?

> a PO measured the space where the battery is
> installed, sized up a battery within a millimeter off his measurements,
and
> proceeded to shoehorn in said battery.  This same battery required two
hours
> of me cursing a blue streak and the full involvement of two people to
> remove.

> Would someone please lead me in the direction of a suitable battery that
can
> be installed and removed with ease?