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Subject:Re: Replacing the battery in '84 Vanagon . . .
From:mark drillock
Date:Sat, 4 Apr 2009 09:59:12 -0700

I have found that the slightly smaller Group 48 is rated as stronger
than the 41 of the same brand from the same big box retailer and at the
same price. I am using 48 batteries now since they are easier to get in
and out.

Mark

Loren Busch wrote:
>  RE: Batteries
............
> For a replacement the stock battery is a Group 41 standard lead acid battery
> available at any place that sells automotive batteries.  The starting
> battery in my '90 right now is from Wallmart because of the initial price
> and their warranty.  There are other, smaller batteries that will fit like a
> Group 42 or Group 48 but the 41 is a perfect (though snug) fit.  A Group 91
> (a larger capacity) battery is also supposed to fit.
>.......