Re: coupe power window regulators

[Kevin Bent <bentk@fhs.csu.McMaster.CA>]

On Mon, 21 Jul 1997, Bryan Nielsen wrote:

> What are my options for fixing the power windows on my '82 coupe?  Where
> is a good place to get a good deal on a new regulator/motor unit.

In the same vein, I have an '83 UrQ that the driver's window now will not 
go down.  It has been painfully slow for the last 2 years (especially in 
winter) and in some ways have been waiting for the regulator to fail so I 
could replace it.  Took it apart yesterday and the cable to pull the 
window down has separated from the regulator unit (if I pull the window 
down I can use power to raise it).

I gave my fiendly neighbourhood Audi dealership a call and the 
replacement unit is CA$445!

Questions:
1- any other sources? (I have been told these are not the same as Coupe 
regulators)
2- Is a rebuild possible?
3- Doesn't this seem like a lot of money?
4- Why is the sky blue?

Thanks,

Kevin Bent
'83 UrQ
ex-'70 Volvo 1800E