Is the Window Regulator worth DIY???

[bradisonn]

I recieved the replacement regulator for my front passenger window but the installation looks like it could be a pain. Is it worth it to install this myself or should I just take it to a shop?

[ziggituning]

depends on your patience, I did it on a 2000 new beetle, much the same, and getting the cable on is a pain, there is 2 kits available, the rebuild kit and the entire regulator you just pop in instead of the old one, if you have a few hours to kill, and like to tinker around, go for it, if you earn more at your job than the hourly rate at the local shop get it done!

[bradisonn]

well i just bought a used regulator from A&P Auto Specialties Parts Sales which should work fine. And I am a college student so I make no where near the amount the shop wants to charge ($190+ @ Napa Auto Center)

[Ewok_Fetus]

You need a really good drill bit and a good rivet gun... If you were in WA I could help ya... But look in the DIY section as I made a write-up... Just no pictures but I could possilby help you out with those... MY ISP took my pictures down...

[bradisonn]

would you be able to email me the diy with the pictures (if ya still got 'em on your pc)?

[SoFresh]

Ive done it on a couple jettas in the past, didnt take too long, but I never had to replace the one on my B5. Its just time consuming, but not too hard.

[boostedup]

i've had to change 3 out of 4 in my b5. (found them on ebay new for $75). well worth diy. the first time took me a couple of hours, but the next two i did in less than an hour....don't pay someone 190 bucks for less than an hours worth of their time.

[audi_a4_kid]

I recieved the replacement regulator for my front passenger window but the installation looks like it could be a pain. Is it worth it to install this myself or should I just take it to a shop?

totally worth it, 4 screws on the door and a couple trox screws and re-assemble. It can be done in 15mins if your pro.