Yep.  It's a wet location.  This kit is cheap enough to replace if it fails
in a few years.  The motor is sealed and has a clutch to allow for full up
and down to full open or closed with no adjustments needed.

It was surprisingly easy to install, but my '85 did not come with power
windows or locks.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob [mailto:vwrobb@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:20 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an
alarm

Power windows are great until they stop working... that can happen to manual
windows too...
What bothered me the most in my '87 with power windows was getting the
drivers window 'just right'. The best thing in my '87 with power windows was
being able to deal with the passenger window. I'd always said if I was going
to do that I'd put the power window on just the passenger side.

Thank you for the review of the kits.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

At  11/16/2013 02:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>Here is the alarm I installed in a weekend, and it includes an ignition
>disconnect and power door locks:
>http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code
>=AEOS&Product_Code=W01F-740T
>
>I added a power window kit too:
>http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code
>=AEOS&Product_Code=3300-0030-0147
>
>Both kits are quality products and installation is well documented and
>straightforward for the moderately skilled.  Only "special" tools
>needed are a step drill bit and a 2" hole saw for access to the door lock
rod.
>
>Best mods I've made in 40 years of VW ownership. I love being able to
>adjust the windows while driving, it's my air conditioning!
>
>Stuart
>'85 Westy