with all the talk of these things and given my need for them [ouch:)], 
does anybody know anything about this place:

Mark
Adirondack Auto Brokers
e-mail: markaab@global1.net

he says he carries new OEM units for $25.00 each, says they are 
"Stabilis" brand made by Fichtal & Sachs in Germany and that they are 
the original equipment.

ps- thanks for the advice on the voltage stabilizer!

tony
'83 vanagon gl
'71 superbeetle - r.i.p.