>>pump that could be ordered was from Parts America and it was $175.00 !!
>>MY QUESTIONS:  Am I missing anything?  Why so expensive for the fuel
>>pump---------and--------are there any universals that would work?  One

Piersburg/Hella pump from any Advanced Auto Parts here on the east coast
under $100 with a lifetime warranty.  Basically a direct fit (you got to
change terminals to screw lugs (provided) from spade,  just you crimp).  Ron
sells the same part for about $125 last I saw if you care to go that way,
but no lifetime warranty.  Hell I'll mail anyone one if they send me the
money.  Have had one in the '85 for about 1.5 years, running fine.  Of
course I've not checked the price recently, but I doubt it has changed.

John
vwbus@mindspring.com