Thank you very much for checking on this, Renier.  I'm sure you are swamped
with list members asking for things.  However, the KEP kit available in the
states is much cheaper.  This pricing is yet another example of VW adhering
to their agenda and screwing the consumer.  Thanks again for trying.

-----Original Message-----
From: Renier Marais <JHB2I06@JHB2.PWV.GOV.ZA>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 11:52 AM
Subject: Vanagon parts from South-Africa

>>>I am still very interested to know if you can get the bellhousing for
>>>a SA vanagon.  I am trying to install a golf/jetta motor into my
>>>waterboxer vanagon.
>>>thanks for your help,
>>>PSD.
>>
>Patrick
>
>I phoned McDulings VW today, and I was shocked when they told me
>the price for a bellhousing to fit a 1800 Jetta engine. The dude
>said R4655 (about $846!) I also asked about exporting and they
>said they don't do it themself. So if you guys want parts we will have
>to organize the transport. They (VWSA) obviously make enough from
>the local demand.
>
>Renier Marais