IIRC, Bill in this thread:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=508148&highlight=sears+deep+cycle

posted here of his group 65 aux. battery. Would that battery would fit
the passenger side box in the same manner? Would the lid have to be
modified?

I imagine removing that bracket around the edge of the box might help.

I believe this is the battery in question

http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-automotive-battery-group-size-65-price/p-02850065000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

Neil.

On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@gmail.com> wrote:

> Time to replace the starting battery in my 1990 Westy. Is there a suitable AGM group 41 starting battery made by any battery companies?
>
> I checked with Optima (as I have a preference towards them), but they don't make a Group 41 (red or yellow top). Would be great if I could go down to the local parts store and buy an Optima yellow top that fit.
>
> Saw a lot of discussion in the archives about battery fit and Aux batteries, but not much on replacement choices in Group 41 AGM.
>
> Gregg
> 90 Westy (Blueberry)
> Oakton, VA

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