Since it's just a Chrysler-style H block TXV, the German version is actually a copy, and for $177 seems high. The guys at AC Source or ACKits are always honest. Might give them a call. FWIW
http://www.ackits.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AMA&Product_Code=57397MD

http://www.acsource.com/

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