> Remember,VWs are world vehicles and their design takes into account the
> differences in climates that they will experience when shipped to the
> four corners of the earth.

Having driven my '87 Westfalia through Canadian prairie winters for the past
twelve years, I am confident in saying that VW had no clue about designing for
REAL winter conditions such as those experienced in western Canada.

Roy O.
'87 Westfalia GL
(till death us do part)