In some ways I’m lucky the top track tab was welded on a bit twisted making the track twist when installed. The track twist prevented the window from making up and down more than an inch or so. GW was a bit slow but replaced the regulator. Really straightforward in the overall scheme and sent me a replacement before I removed the defective one. I appreciated the time saving and trust.

I'm lucky because in doing the job the second time when separating the motor from the gearbox I noticed water coming out of the assembly which was new - no water came out the last few times I’ve done this. No water came out just two weeks before. Water kills the motor. The problem looks like some regulator gearbox/transmission covers have a wrinkle in them along the top letting water into the gearbox and filing the motor. Really sad. I just bought that motor a couple of years ago (from GW). They’re kind of expensive when you can get them (I think I bought a driver's side motor and slipped the passenger side bracket off the motor I removed to swap onto the new motor and used it in the passenger side) . Of course I disassembled it and I blew it out a bunch. Added only 20 minutes or so but now I have to hope I dried it out in time.

The GW price is fairly good and you need the part. So it’s worth a try. Just inspect it before you install it. The top track tab should appear to be in as close to the same position as the top tab on the one you’re removing. To save confusion I only put in photos of what you don't want. One photo shows a track twist looking down the track as it's mounted in the door.
Good luck.

Do not buy this. Get an original. I have had to replace this part 4 times

Thanks, strange shipping path

Will be great to have the passenger widow working properly again.

Great company, was able to get the product in a day, would recommend them highly. If you're having trouble finding parts for your vanagon.

The regulator is a good quality replacement, works great.

Ordered this and the motor and window works like new! Relatively easy install and rolls up twice as fast as the original that is still on passenger side. Definitely recommend and will order when my passenger finally gives up the ghost.

Replace the regulator from Gowesty fitted firstime without problems

quick service

Product worked as expected as a direct replacement.

Bought a motor for my window as well as the holder for the window. Arrived super fast. Hope to put it in this week.

Quick shipping of my order and relatively easy installation

GoWesty really helped me solve my problem with my window. I got such fantastic service and will be buying all my west stuff here form now on!!!