[Vwdiesel] Rabbit Batteries ( energizers LOL )

[H .Hagar]

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1880 and 1982 Rabbits. (only two I have had my hands on) On a healthy rabbi=
t the biggest drain on the battery on starting is NOT the starter -- it is =
the glowplugs. Think POWER not amps.On an old rabbit with a not so healthy =
battery   First the glowplugs takes the battery down so little is left for =
cranking.NO start .       Pay lots of attention to battery --get a good one=
.Traditionally lead acid batteries  last only a few years.Terminals sandpap=
er and Vaseline at first sign of problems like slow cranking.How fast shoul=
d a Rabbit start ? My 1982 goes "BUMP" and runs.NO cranking is heard.
Here is my reason for writing this :  Sears (simpsons?) "Diehard" with the =
lifetime guarantee  ---yes my "ANNABELLE" --suv has one ---since 1970. Anyo=
ne remember those ????? Sears tried to renege on the guarantee ---- Hagar w=
on't let em.          And use only destilled water or (snow???)      Hagar.
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