Mark,
search the archives - this has been discussed many times  most vendors on the
list stock them. I have the german ones from bus depot  very happy, don't
believe they are left/right oriented.

mike
87 westy
87 wolf w/e

Mark A. Williamson wrote:

> Hello All
>
> It is my understanding that the struts for rear hatch are not the same on
> both side, for hatches that have the wiper/washer feature.  At least this is
> what is reported to me by the local VW dealer's parts department.  Does
> anyone know of an alternate source (other than VW) that makes a suitable
> replacement and that accounts for the apparent difference in the struts from
> the driver's and passenger's side?  Pep Boys says they have struts, but does
> not make a distinction between side of the hatch.  Thanks for any
> suggestions.
>
> Mark Williamson
> Denver, CO
> 88 Wolfsburg Weekender