I would contact Elgin. Their rep is bullet proof with virtually any cam,
and specificate knowledge and skill with Porsche cams since the 60's. You
can't get better advise on cams. If you want, I can quote you on OEM German
cams, guaranteed to be German.

I would not buy from any of the three you list if they cannot or will not
instantly state sources and origins. You need to rule out unknowns here,
not assume. When you get the part, if it does not comp with manufactures
papers or marks specific, it is indeed unknown if it is worth what you paid
or just junk iron.

At 01:35 PM 11/04/2003, you wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I need to buy a camshaft for the 1.9L engine
>Bus Depot has them new for $138.69  (part number 025109021A)
>Van-Again has them for  $259.00 (part number 025109021B)
>Volks Cafe has them for $65.00 (part number  025.109.019C)
>
>They are all NEW and no mention is mentioned of country of manufacture.
>
>This is amazing to me, what is the difference?

It amazes me too, but it seems to do with sales techniques that suggest,
"Less is More" when it comes to nasty details that might kill a sale. The
difference is metallurgy, tolerances and finish grade. Prices also vary for
unrelated issues. Someone might just find a pallet load of first quality
OEM cams and get them at a very low cost and pass the savings on. They
could just as well pay a premium price for quality goods and receive
seconds and rejects and not be aware they have junk for sale. All types of
things are possible. The only thing you can replace "verify" with is
"assume". If you want to lose $0.00, don't do it even once.