I think that this is what happened to me - at least from your description. I'll
have to take a closer look.
I looked in the ETKA CD and it appears that there are only two parts to the
power windows. The motor and the track/cable assembly.

Thanks, I'll give the new bolt/nut a try first.

Todd

Bill Davidson wrote:

> 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
> >