The sealed version is not sealed. If you look closely you will see there
are nipples on both sides of the top. One of these is capped. This is for
a hose connection as is used in many Audi under the rear seat
applications. With some carefully prying, the top vent chamber can be
lifted and you will see a conventional battery underneath.

As previously mentioned, the Wal-Mart batteries are made by Johnson
controls. Johnson controls builds for many battery brands including store
brands and yes, Interstate. The Wal-Mart warranty is great during the 2
year period. They do not just replace the battery. They give you a refund
so you can buy another if you want. The warranty starts again.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Meeks
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 7:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sealed Bearings?

On Dec 5, 2007 4:08 PM, Pensioner <al_knoll@pacbell.net> wrote:

> RVC  What is the recommended 'sealed/maintenance free' Group 41 battery
> among those gathered here together?  My Delco Freedom is now applying
for
> AARB status.

Al, If you can force yourself into a wal-mart, their Everstart group
41's are sometimes available in a sealed configuration. I've seen both
sealed and capped.They will replace them free if they crap out within
2 years.  I had one in my van for 6 years before I moved it into the
Aux box. Still there 3 yrs later and working fine.
I also had one die after 22 months.  Got the free swap.

--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

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