there is a type of battery lifting strap that grabs onto both battery
terminals ...
I wouldn't be able to get a battery out of a 91 Westy without this tool.

it's crude..
and not recommended ...but you can clamp onto both battery terminals with a
large vice grips on each one ...and pull that way.   Or even just on one..
the negative ..and pull that way.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike and Mary Baker" <mmbaker@SHAW.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 6:50 PM
Subject: Removing the battery from a 91 Westfalia

> Does anyone have any idea how to get the battery out of a 91 Westfalia?
> The
> opening is so tight and the battery is an aftermarket version so I cannot
> get it through the opening. Ideas are appreciated.  Thanks
>
>
>
> Mike and Mary