> Jeff, it may surprise you to learn that the VW Euro parts
> data for Vanagons lists 3 different radiators for various 1.9
> models, for example. The only one listed in the VW US parts
> data is in the Euro one also with the description "for use in
> warmer countries".

So we can determine from this that "warmer countries" is a pretty broad
term in VW's mind, as they consider their "warmer country" radiator to
be equally suitable for all parts of the United States despite some
fairly significant climate differences. It would also tend to reinforce
the suitability of the South African radiator for the U.S. market, in
that if VW considers the entire U.S. to be a "warmer country" then
cetainly South Africa would fall under this umbrella too. (Not to
mention that the South African radiator  is designated with the same
part number as the German "warmer country" one, indicating
interchangeability.)

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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