Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:26:40 -0500
Reply-To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
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No, I was guessing by the look of them (and my brother's opinion).
You sound like you've done a few more than I have!
Ditto on the seals; for both the operation of the windows and the doorlocks, too.
Oh, and also the warpy door panels!
Mike B..
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Wilford
To: Mike
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:19 AM
Subject: Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Mike, have you confirmed this? I have parted out many VWs over the
years (Jettas, Golfs, etc) and I have never seen a power window motor
the same as the Vanagon. They look "similar" but they are different
enough not to work and that is all that really matters.
Left and right motor are the same. Not sure why VW had two different
part numbers for them. I have worked on and replaced so many of these
over the years it is not funny and I have power windows in both of my
Vanagons I current drive every day (90 Carat and 89 Wolfy). I love the
power windows on these vans so I have to keep them going. One option is
to go with the aftermarket power window motor and regulator that we sell
which about the same price as the stock motor. It is a brand new
regulator and Bosch motor (different though). The regulator works the
same was as a manual crank window regulator works. I have these on my
van and if you install them correctly they work great. If you don't
they stink and more folks than not install them improperly. The secret
is to space the regulator and motor away from the door with 1" spacers.
It seems as if they are made to be installed this way but they never
come with the spacers. If you do this they will work well and leave
plenty of room for you stock speaker. If you don't they will look
twisted like someone forced them to mount where they aren't supposed to,
and work slow. Just my experience with these. I have had zero luck
trying to fix the old motors over the years. Usually you can free them
up for a short time and then they will lock up on you again. I usually
just replace them. I know they aren't cheap but they have lasted almost
20 years. The new ones will probably last just as long. Be sure your
window seals and in good shape so that they aren't getting wet every
time it rains. That is what usually kills them.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Mike wrote:
> The motor itself is replaceable separately (not too easy!), and, IIRC, is the same as any other power window motor on late VW's, Audi's, etc.
> Should be cheap and plentiful at 'Pick-N-Pull'-type yards.
>
> Mike B.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gilles H Turmel
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 5:13 PM
> Subject: WTB power window motor driver's side
>
>
> Hi,
> I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the driver's side. Is there one out there? The VW part no is 251 959 801.
> Best regards.
>
>