I rebuild these and have great luck. I use all OE parts and stand by my units 100%. 
    Take into account that when the regulator fails that the motor is right behind it.
      If interested send me a P mail and I can give you details.

                             Stacy

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> On Oct 16, 2016, at 10:18 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> When my driver's side window regulator failed, it broke that little plastic piece and then proceeded to foul the cable around the drive capstan. It was a complete write-off. I bought a new regulator from Van Cafe. And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. 
> Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled up to the Canadian Customs Officer. He was not amused. 
> Mike M
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>> On Oct 16, 2016, at 7:42 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> I think these are pretty much the same from one year to the next, but just
>> in case - mine is a 1991 Carat.
>> 
>> The cable guide at the bottom of the window operating unit has come out of
>> position. I have three window units, and all three seem to have the same
>> problem, so evidently this is a pretty common fault. The top and bottom
>> cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn or
>> broken it appears. Just out off position. Problem is, how to get them back
>> into their proper slot. The window lift squeezes down on them and there are
>> no screws to remove to move the lift so they can be released to put back in
>> position. The lift is held by some plastic pieces that cannot be replaced.
>> Just wondering if anyone has dealt with this issue before. Rmoval of the
>> entire regulator assembly is fairly stright forward. But the cable guide is
>> a whole 'nother matter.
>> 
>> I seek the experience of the Vanagon List members.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> John