> Is there a quality/performance difference between the South
> African and the more costly German radiators sold by Bus Depot?

Actually I haven't had either of them come back defective since I've started
selling them.  I'd feel safe putting either in my own Vanagon. Most people
buy the cheaper one, but I offer the German one for those sticklers who like
nothing but German parts on their Vanagon.  (However, the U.S. distributor
for the German one discontinued it, so once my current supply is gone, the
South African one will probably be the only choice.)

The S.A. ones are original equipment from VW/SA, and are $172 with
listmember discount.  The German ones made by AKG/Germany (an OE supplier)
and run $228.

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