Batteries explode usually because of lack of H2O. Turn the key to start and
boooom. I've never had problems with Interstate batteries, providing I check
the level. The CCAs of Interstate batteries were tested to be right on.

Bill  V.                 "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
'82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
"Famous Potatoes"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Bill
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 7:41 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Battery 82 Westy
>
>
> My battery just exploded. Washed the well down with baking soda to
> neutralize the acid. Anyone have a recommendation for a replacement, one
> that does not explode, and fits within the tight space of the well. :-)
>
> Bill-->>
>