> Are the south African mufflers as quiet as the original Leistrich(sp)
> mufflers that came on the US Vgons?

Yes.

> Is there a Volkswagon Dealer that discounts and ships parts?

No need to order a Leistritz muffler from a dealer. Leistritz also sells
them thru aftermarket suppliers like me, for much less than the dealer.  But
given that they're pricier than the South African version and no better,
you're still paying extra money for nothing.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
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