Good Morning to all,

I have a question regarding my 89 Power Window Carat (production line late
88). The PO installed an aftermarket power window motor (bosch) and
regulator (said it was a VW compatible Caravelle).

The regulator was failing recently and then the window fell of the track,
and now I need to replace the regulator.

Seems simple but here�s the problem. I took the van to my local NYC mechanic
who does work on VW�s and German cars, they ordered an OEM VW power window
regulator for an 89 Vanagon and they tried to fit and it did not fit for
some reason, was this possible? He said he ordered an 89 but since the van
was a late model 88 it did not fit with existing bosch motor. Possible?

The NYC mechanic said the Bosch Motor works fine, and that the PO
retrofitted the motor plate to connect to this aftermarket regulator. I
looked at it after they ripped it out and looked fine.

My question is shouldn�t an OEM regulator from any late model power window
vanagon work in the my 89 Carat? As well shouldn�t any aftermarket unit work
as well for any van from 86-91?

Do I need purchase an entirely new aftermarket motor and regulator now?

Or purchase a new OEM motor and regulator?

Does anyone know if the aftermarket units available online are any good?

TIA

Robert
NYC
89 Auto PowerW Carat