[Vwdiesel] Window Regulator

[dscc]

Hey guys!  I have 1996 Passat..replaced the drivers side regulator about
3 years ago.  The power window motor started to skip (click) before
closing the window completely.  (Got air leakage on highway!)  Took it
apart and found the regulator had a small crack right at the spot where
the regulator gear and motor gear messed.  This is what started the
skipping.  Well...it is doing it again!  Any ideas???  Does the motor
have an automatic stop that is fried???  When ordering a new regulator
they say left or right side front or back....is it right side facing the
front of the car or sitting in it???
don