My battery compartment has holes for the venting, no drilling needed.  Came that way.  mcneely

---- Raceing Cajun <raceingcajun@communicomm.com> wrote:
> You might try a "Group 41" battery. Came with Audi 5000's under the rear
> seat, so the gas's needed a vent. Fits the Vanagon box, and has the same
> post arrangement, as a Group 42. The Diesel version has 850 CCA, and will
> spin a 2.1 pretty good. You will need to drill a hole for the hose, be sure
> and paint the edges, and use a grommet to seal it from the elements. Aim
> your drill well !!!
>
> Skipper
>
>
> >Very few available batteries have the vents on the ends to vent hydrogen
> >gas to the outside of the van.  Frankly, I don't even remember the brand I
> >have, I would have to open up the compartment and look.  But it has the
> >vents.
>

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David McNeely