Those easily get damaged ..
often by the long bolts that go through them..
from those bolts rusting into place in the 3 inch long holes they go
through,
or where they screw in.

It's  a somewhat rare/valuable part when you need one.
I might have only 3 or 4 good ones ..
at the highest, for a very decent used one....$ 75.
at least $ 45.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lauterbach" <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 1:08 PM
Subject: 1984 1.9L engine UPPER THERMOSTAT HOUSING

> My mechanic pressure tested my cooling system this morning and found a
> pinhole leak in the upper thermostat housing.  Part is reportedly NLA
> from VW.  My mechanic has a used one, but he is unsure of price he would
> charge.
>
> Are any new thermostat housings available?
>
> What is fair price for a used one?
>
> Thank you,
>
> John