While I was at the local VW dealer buying a new sliding door handle,
(exterior, they all break sooner or later, don't they?), I picked up a copy
of VW's stylish "DriverGear/Driver" magazine.

In amongst the beautiful people and their new VWs was a listing for an "Oil
Reservoir Heater".

the copy...

"The oil reservoir heater helps reduce engine wear by heating the important
parts of your engine and helps provide faster engine cranking in cold
weather. The flexible heating pad is custom designed to match your engine.
Dealership only. Professional installation required at an additional charge.

New Beetle, Passat 1.8T MY98+, Golf/GTI, Jetta, Eurovan MY00+.

ZVW-915-001, $87.25"

The picture shows an orange/brown rectangular pad with a 110 V power cord
attached.  I am guessing its made up of a resistance heating element covered
in reinforced silicon sheeting. How it is attached to the sump is unclear,
but it may be a solution for I4 powered Vanagons, and maybe wasserboxers.

Alistair

albell@uvic.ca
'82 Westy, diesel=>I4 gas

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