I just bought a wagon a few weeks ago, my second subie (my first car was an '86 brat that I'm trying to rebuild to her former glory) and the stupid window regulator went out on me. She spins and spins but doesn't roll the window any. Does anyone know of any interchangeable regulators that would be easier to find? like a newer subie or toyota or honda? I'm sure if its close i could redneck it into working. 

 

im gonna try to check to see if the brat's works since the wagon is my daily but i still gotta find a replacement for her if i swipe it.

 

times like this makes me hate subaru for disowning these beauties    

the regulator from an EA82 car can be modified to fit.

​I had a regulator on my '83 wagon fail, and when I looked up the price it was what I thought a high price.  Wound up just replacing the whole door.  If you look around, you'll find one in satisfactory (to you) condition, and maybe even the same color.   

 

The wrecking yards are your friend.

 

Just my 2 bucks

Edited February 7, 20188 yr by NV Zeno