Battery question...

[iviarty@juno.com]

I have a Champion (41-2, I believe) International battery in my 87 5ks. 
The battery's been in there for about three years.  I called the shop to
check the lifespan on that battery, and they told me 2 years.  I ask
because my car has been dead more than a few times in recent weeks, and
my friends are becoming regular pals with my jumper cables very quickly. 
Does this sound like a battery problem, is the lifespan right?  When I
can't start it, it doesn't even try to turn over, it just doesn't do
anything.  No OK light or dash lights.  I jump it and it's good for about
9 days, then the same thing  happens all over again.  I hope it's the
just the battery and not an alternator problem!

Any and all info is much appreciated.

Thanks, 
Marty

That A3 is looking more promising everyday...  What if I drove one up
from Brazil?




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