You can still use an oil pan heater on a WBX!  I have one on my 85.  Cats
like to sleep under it (guess that's why Stan has one).

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: anyone know of a source for an oil pan heater ?

> Clay Moore wrote:
> > I'd like to put one in my 82 diesel.  Its pretty cold in New Mexico this
> > time of year., and i plan to be in Taos next winter where its even
> > colder.
> >
> > TIA
> >
>
> Hi Clay,
>
> Last time I was in Taos it was still in New Mexico!! Where is it going
> to be next year to be even colder??LOL!
>
> What was that thread thats been going on about our English and the use
> of the language??? <Grin>
>
> Wish I could help with the oil pan heater thing but I drive a WBX. Have
> you looked into a dipstick type heater? I understand you just substitute
> the dip-stick heater for your regular dipstick, just for the cold
> months.It has a short cord made onto it and you plug it into your
> extension cord.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver