In a message dated 19/05/2004 9:01:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

If you  mean the Yellow Top, then yes I had it installed.  But
with  modifications.  I tried it every-which-way and couldn't
make it  fit.  My mechanic finally decided the best solution was
to drill out a  couple of holes in the top of the cover, and line
with rubber.  The  posts stick up through, and then the wiring
connects to that, with  appropriate insulation and covers.  Works
for me.  There is more  info in the archives.

Right on, this is the best and easiest way to  install the Optima.  I have
been doing this for all my customers and on my  own Westy.  No problems
whatsoever !
Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm)  a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004
'87 Westy, '90 Carat &  Lionel Trains
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