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  • Re: Puddles inside the bus
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 1995 00:41:06 -0500
    ...This most recent damage is additional to the leaky windshield, the broken driver's side window regulator, and the rusted rocker panels (floor solid...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 11 May 2013 18:19:48 -0400
    ...I see no fuel on the return side of the pressure regulator however. I think this means that I am not building enough pressure...
  • Re: Will Audi power window motors fit our Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:59:17 -0400
    ...there is any other power window motor out there that will work with the stock Vanagon power window regulators. Unfortunately I have never found...
  • Inspection bummer
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0700
    ...Also, I asked him about the passenger window being difficult to wind up and he says, "Probably needs a new regulator." On a non...
  • Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:34 -0800
    ...of replacement of the stock vw power window motor with another model motor without reworking the regulator assembly?� I've been nursing my motors...
  • Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
    Historical mailing list - John Samuel
    Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:55:12 -0400
    ...you are referring to: > > > > https://www.vanagain.com/shop/plastic-part-window-regulator/ > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:11:44 -0500
    ...I paid someone 50$ for the manual crank regulator assembly and replaced the busted electric window regulators. That was the very first "upgrade" I...
  • A few part for sale
    Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
    Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:12:49 EST
    ...power window motors/regulators, passenger & drivers side, $50 each 3. power lock servos, I have all 4, $35 each or $125 for all 4...
  • Re: 86 Westie - clunking driver window
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:23:30 +1200
    ...It's not the regulator. It's the rubber channel at the back being unsupported, allowing the window to roak. My 75 had this...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:53:17 +0000
    ...Windows 10   From: Richard Koerner Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2020 6:25 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  • 87-91 seats, trailer hitch, pwr win reg, for sale
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:53:26 EDT
    ...New 86-91 Vanagon power window regulator, Passenger, right front, $150.00 If you are interested, please e-mail me for more details. Robert...
  • Re: Power window regulator broke: floating black part, maybe cable guide.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:42 EDT
    ...I "presume" plastic rivets were the fail safe device to keep the window from crushing some poor souls arm, finger or whatever. I put...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Power_window_regulators__Bentley_section_and_pictures=2e?=
    Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:58:37 +0000
    Hi, Here are pictures of manual and power regulators.I think you can replace your own. At least you dont have to be afraid...
  • Re: Re:91 power window shot
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:14:26 -0500 (EST)
    ...Greased regulator, which seemed to help, but still is sluggish. We are in search of a new motor or one off a wrecked one...
  • Re: Driver's side power Window not working
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:49:34 -0700
    ...If you have not pulled a power window regulator before....take your time. Any pulling or aggressive handling of the regulator will surely break...
  • See my new store logo
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:33:44 -0800
    ...Click on the sale for window regulators and see it.I just added it today,and it is only on one sale. Tee shirts...
  • Re: intro, trip through the daises, power windows
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:35:08 -0400
    ...After unbolting the window lift channel, regulator and motor assembly, a friend of mine and I fished the regulator assembly and motor out the...
  • Re: power window regulators
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:29:42 -0800
    ...power window regulators Where and how the mechanism is broken determines what you can or can't do to fix it. Both of my...
  • Fixed window drop
    Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:01:50 -0400
    ...and complete window assembly I noticed the little piece that splices the cables together behind the regulator and pushes the neoprene window holding assembly...
  • Re: Power window won't stay up
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:38:00 -0400
    ...Anyone have good used power window regulators for sale? I've got mine propped up with a notched broomstick as the wooden wedges force...
  • Re: used parts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 95 10:53:17 PST
    ...fuel guage - 20 >>sliding door lock mechanism - 50 >>driver's side window regulator - 40 >> >>Does anyone have any idea if these are good prices...
  • Re: window does not roll up
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:07:45 -0800
    ...connecting again? I found this >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vanagon-window-regulator-repair/ and >> it made me a little afraid >> >> Tom
  • Re: Power Window, disfunctional
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 2 Nov 2015 22:39:05 -0500
    ...talking seriously about intending to make a power window setup using two of whatever regulator-thing it was VW cheaped out and only used...
  • Re: Door air vent was taped over?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:18:41 +0200
    ...Rgds, Jaap > Folks, > > While repairing the power window regulator in the passenger side door, I > found that the lower corner vent had been taped...
  • Re: interchangeable parts?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:41:33 -0700
    George, The window regulator handles can be found on Rabbits and early Jettas. Later Jettas, and probably Golfs, have cruise control parts and the...
  • for sale: white doors complete!! , grey velour door panels, Carat door spkrs & more!!!
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:58:56 -0500
    Item 1: (2) Pastel white manual doors-complete w/ glass, regulators and crank handles and all seals.....no rust or dents.....Southern Cal vehicle...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:43:37 -0500
    ...Windows 10 >> >> From: Richard Koerner >> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2020 6:25 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad? >> >> >>
  • Re: Window fell down
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 23:16:48 -0500
    ...PM Eastern Standard Time, > ahurley@VIEWIT.COM writes: > > > > My drivers side window fell down - I got the panel mostly off and kind of > > gerry...
  • Re: used parts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 95 09:34:55 PST
    ...fuel guage - 20 >>sliding door lock mechanism - 50 >>driver's side window regulator - 40 >> >>Does anyone have any idea if these are good prices...
  • Re: Power Window Motor Repair and Cushy Power Accessory Repair
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:59:42 -0700
    Thanks to Mark, Leon, and Gerald for your excellent instructions on motor, switch, and regulator repair and replacement. I was leaning toward expensive replacement...
  • Re: Switch from Power Windows to Manual Windows
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:26:50 -0000
    ...functioning power window regulators, motors and switches from my 87 GL front doors, and replacing them with the usually functioning manual window levers and...
  • Michelin tires & EV recalls
    Historical mailing list
    21 Dec 1995 16:45:55 GMT
    ...Recall Campaign SW Recall Campaign SP One is for the power window regulator and the other is for the improperly torqued shifter nut. E...
  • Re: '90 electric windows
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:11:06 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 electric windows For months now my passenger window sounded like the gears were eating themselves. A few days...
  • Re: used parts
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 07 Feb 95 20:59:56 CST
    ...Gerry got one for this (but a lot of the other parts came with it). >driver's side window regulator - 40 ..... ?? probably about right...
  • Re: Driver's Door Window
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:20:47 -0500
    ...Jim Creech 87 Westy GL, 2.1 <snip> there is supposed to be a stopper at the base of the window regulator, I would...
  • Re: How to replace the electric motor
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 21:45:18 -0400
    ...Do I have to take out the regulator in order to replace the > motor? > > My window is stuck in the open position. Does anyone...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:31:18 -0400
    ...The South African rearmost sliding window is clearly the *cadillac* of back windows. But I'm still broke from my DK tranny rebuild last...
  • Re: power windows
    Historical mailing list - davidson
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:55:11 -0700
    ...to.... > > After unbolting the window lift channel, regulator and motor assembly, a > friend of mine and I fished the regulator assembly and motor out...
  • Re: Power Window motor rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Mon, 9 Jun 2014 14:01:16 -0400
    ...window question > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > ... I've got the door panels off right now while I have > > > the regulators/motors...
  • Re: pwr mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
    Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:47:11 EST
    ...However, after replacing my driver's side window regulator this summer, they came back to life. The reason? I disconnected everything in the door...
  • Re: 1983 window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 1 Mar 2011 06:50:23 -0600
    ...If that pulley is broken off its shaft or damaged in any other way, the window will fall into the door and not operate...
  • wild van for sale...
    Historical mailing list - matt bezark
    Sun, 8 Oct 2000 18:48:53 -0600
    ...60 Supercharged, innercooled, accusump oil regulator, 5speed, 15in Mecedes alloy rims, new H rated tires, A/C, power windows/lockes/alarm, McIntosh CD player...
  • Re: power to manual window conversion
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 7 May 2002 11:13:48 -0700
    ...I >want to convert my power windows to manual and was wondering if it is just >a >straight conversion to the manual regulators or...
  • Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:45:12 +1200
    ...York branch: -VK12-k electric regulators for both cab doors $175.00 -4990-10-227 3 VW-style window switches, 2 bezels, wiring harness...
  • REQ: 91 Carat Wiring Harness (Door)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:08:58 -0400
    ...on it) The problem- window went down but not up the fix(es) new switch - no change new regulator & motor - no change cut and...
  • Re: Will Audi power window motors fit our Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:26:34 -0700
    ...there is any other > power window motor out there that will work with the stock Vanagon power > window regulators. Unfortunately I have never found...
  • 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon FS $4500 in NJ
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 12 May 2005 08:12:03 -0400
    ...water pump rebuilt alternator Catalytic convertor O2 sensor Muffler and tail pipe Pass side window regulator I have had no problems with heads leaking...
  • Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:29:45 -0800
    > > >>>Has anyone had experience or heard of replacement of the stock vw > power window motor with another model motor without reworking the > regulator assembly...
  • I have no Bentley, Please help...
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:17:20 -0500
    ...Could some please explain very clearly to me where I would find the auxilary air regulator & hose and exactly what i am looking for...
  • Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 11 May 2007 13:01:27 -0700
    ...If the appliance valves are off, and the regulator fails, this failure is usually gas leakage to the outside air. The secondary regulator stabilizes...
  • Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:37:11 -0700
    ...I did replace the light/gauge, but I also remember putting a new voltage regulator in there, too (the one in the instrument cluster...
  • Re: Saving window cranks
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:44:57 -0700
    ...First things first - replace the window regulator if it > doesn't respond well to cleaning and lubricating. I wouldn't rule > this out, but...
  • Re: Seppuku & 90'Westy power window motor. from Shogun.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:44:02 +1200
    ...regulators $175US 4990-10-227 3 VW-style switches, a 2-switch bezel and complete wiring harness $65US These folk also have remote window...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:37:12 -0700
    ...The South African rearmost sliding window > is clearly the *cadillac* of back windows. But I'm still broke from my DK > tranny rebuild last...
  • Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt rebuild electric motor
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:08:42 -0700
    ...Three bolts 10mm hold the motor to the door and two bolts hold the motor to the window regulator. Remove all five bolts. Separating...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:03:29 -0400
    ...contact to the actual window regulator. So he removed the motor and tested it alone not connected to the regulator and it worked fine...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:12:09 -0500
    ...The South African rearmost sliding window is > clearly the *cadillac* of back windows. But I'm still broke from my DK > tranny rebuild last...
  • Re: Somewhat urgent help requested
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:22:40 -0400
    ...Original Message----- > do not try to force the window up. you will break the fragile regulator > which is nla right now. you have a...
  • =?Windows-1252?Q?Re:______Re:_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Sat, 11 May 2013 17:17:59 -0500
    ...Bluestar project�no start yet > If you hot wire the fuel pump on, fuel should gush from the return side > of the pressure regulator...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:38:13 -0400
    There is no hole, oil sender/regulator on top of the engine. Since a 10 mm bolt fit you probably just plugged a blind...