[V8] Window cable busted

[bkrussow at comcast.net]

Just a FYI or buyer beware, 

  

I bought a "new" regulator for my 1990 V8 on EBay and even though it looked like what I needed and the ad said it was for my car, it is not even close to what I need. I am, after 2 weeks of back and forth with the seller, nowhere. He can't understand what could possibly be wrong. He wanted me to check with the dealer to see if there was a mid-year change. I would suggest that when you need a replacement regulator to search out a good used one and put it in as a unit or change out the parts you need. 

  

V8 Bob 



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From: "Tony and Lillie" <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> 
To: "Paul Jager" <pjager at telus.net>, "v8audi" <v8 at audifans.com> 
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 10:53:18 PM 
Subject: Re: [V8] Window cable busted 

Same as all the type 44 regulators, should be fairly easy to find a good 
used one. I've rebuild quite a few regulators, but they are a bit of a pain 
in all reality. Everything can be replaced, but it takes some patience. I do 
the UrQ/CGT ones because they are very hard to find and more rare. Most of 
the other models have plenty kicking around. I sold tw complete sets several 
years ago on ebay for the T44's. They averaged $15 per regulator. 

Here's a short thread on QW. 
http://forums.quattroworld.com/4000/msgs/41140.phtml 

Search window regulator and you will find a bunch more. Mostly in the 4000 
forum. 

Tony 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Jager" <pjager at telus.net> 
To: "v8audi" <v8 at audifans.com> 
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 8:17 PM 
Subject: Re: [V8] Window cable busted 


> Just pulled the door panel which has never been off before. 
> 
> the driver's window failed and it's the cable housing rusted/broken and 
> cable is snapped. 
> 
> Do you replace the whole assembly (motor etc.) or is there a replacement 
> part for just the cable section?? 
> 
> Thanks 

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