Certainly if here are those spending $66k on a syncro westy there are those that would spend $30 for kludged solution to somthing that only requires a $15 factory part.  

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ctonline@webtv.net 
  To: mpteleski 
  Cc: vanagon@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:30 PM
  Subject: Re: [vanagon] Re: New Accessory Front Heater Valve Shut Off Valve.

  <<30$ for that??
  folks,  you can get the stock vw one for ~1/2 that price, plus
  shipping:>>