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The SPs are my favority VWs of all time.  What a shame they weren't available here.

I'm sure I can't tell you much you haven't already looked at or tried but ...   It looks like the part sticking out of the tube is actually the plunger that pushes the grease out.  Normally this would be attached to a screw that would be used to push the plunger up, but since you say the bottom cap only has a rivet this one must work with a spring plunger.  You obviously wouldn't be able to push a cartridge in from the top because the plunger would just shove the grease out as you're trying to get it in.  The only logical way to load this is from the bottom.  If the part sticking out at the top doesn't move, try whacking it with a rubber mallet to break it loose.  Then you should be able to push it into the tube.  Then try using a rubber strap wrench rather than a pipe wrench to unscrew the bottom cap.  It may be rusted on but tapping it gently with a 2x4 (really - don't use a hammer) should loosen it up.  If not, penetrating oil overnight and a bit of propane heat should do the job.  The rivet you say is on the bottom cap connects the interior spring to the cap.

I can't answer for AMC but that's an aftermarket unit, not an original VW part.

When you posted your question, I immediately thought of something like a sandblasting cabinet.  Depending on the maximum size of the parts you intend to handle, that might be a ready-made option for you.

Actually, the value I quoted - $7500 - is probably less than what it will sell for.  As far as how the number was arrived at, Have you ever restored an engine, using 100% vintage, all German made NOS parts?  It would be impossible to do today; some of the parts just aren't available anymore.  Just ask anyone who has done a full restoration (and I don't mean just slapping together parts that look right) of any car and you'll find that a very large percent of the cost is in detailing the engine, especially when 100% authentic parts are used.

I once restored a 283 Chevy engine using all correct, numbers matching GM parts and it cost nearly $3000, and it took almost a year just to find the correct parts.

That engine on ebay is a treasure.  I'm glad the price is as high as it is - it will keep some idiot from sticking it in a Baja and running the heck out of it.  I've seen $30-40,000 restored Beetles that had the wrong engine, simply because the correct one wasn't available.  Perhaps this engine will go to someone who can upgrade their 97% restoration to 100%.

And i don't mean to demean Baja owners, but Come On!  Whacking the front and rear ends off a perfectly good Beetle, jacking it up several inches, running it around off road and in general using it like a toy?  I know anyone can modify their own property and use it as they wish, but in My Own Opinion, they're idiots.