I guess, Renier is telling the truth, but on my knowledge the
locally made bellhousing for the 5 cylinder is about 200 US$.
I don't know, where this difference comes from. But the Jetta
1800 engine's bellhousing is basically same as the Diesel's
bellhousing. And this one may be still produced in Germany.
This could explain that high price. On the German market a
common bellhousing should not cost more than 600 US$.

Thanks to Renier for calling McDulings!

Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi

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Date:    Wed, 22 Apr 1998 14:28:47 +0200
From:    Renier Marais <JHB2I06@JHB2.PWV.GOV.ZA>
Subject: Vanagon parts from South-Africa
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