Todd,
not sure from your description if this is the case...

but it is fairly common for the elbow fitting that holds the cable to break
where it is bolted onto the frame the window guides move up and down on....
I fixed mine by fabricating a new bolt to install it back into place... but
had to remove the motor, open it up, unwind some cable to get slack...
rebolt elbow in place with fabricated bolt/nut (after several trips to the
hardware store to get the right thing)... then rewind the cable on the
motor.. reinstall motor, etc.... hold breathe to make sure it works....

but it involved so much work that I think it would be easier to buy a whole
new mechanism if your time is worth more than your labor... I don't think
the part is available by itself and even if it were you'll have to unwind
the cable from the motor to thread the cable through the elbow... a job...

but like I said... from your description it's hard to tell what part you are
talking about.... so not sure this applies....

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 6:47 PM
Subject: Power windows go CLUNK!

> I went to roll my power window down and was met with a loud clunk. After
> opening the door panel, it appears that part of the black plastic
> housing broke that is near the track at the rear of the driver's door. I
> can still see the cable that threads through it.
>
> Can you get parts for just this piece? Or do I have to replace the whole
> motor assembly?
> Is this a common failure, or is there something I can do to prevent the
> other power window assembly from breaking in a similar manner.
>
>
> Todd
>
> '88 Westy
>