Date:         Wed, 17 May 2000 21:21:14 -0700
Reply-To:     t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
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From:         t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Window regulator
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there be a square plastic doohicky on the crank mechanism that a piece
of the lower window support fits into. Iffun if pops off, the window
will not ascend. It will drop though if you are not careful. I have seen
that if you replace the lower support fitting back into the square
plastic doohicky, it will come off again in a metter of time. A new one
of these cranks though... wheee...

hope that helps.

tim o'brien

Nate Richmond wrote:
>
> Today, while rolling up the window there was a slight pop and the glass
> stayed hidden within the confines of the door. As I was not the one tugging
> on the crank I don't know if it was turned the wrong way or if something gave
> out, but nonetheless it is broken. I took the door panel of and examined the
> inner workings of the window regulator, but much to my dismay nothing jumped
> out at me and said "tighten this". Bentley does not offer much description in
> this area and I was hoping someone on the list could help.
>  When I look at the mechanism I see my window crank attached to a metal rod
> on one side and some flexible plastic tubing with a metal corkscrew looking
> thing running through it on the other side. The end of this metal corkscrew
> is not attached to anything and I have a hunch that therein lies the problem.
> I cannot, however, find where this piece should be attached. The metal rod
> has a large metal button that rides in a channel when the crank is turned.
> All parts move smoothly when the crank turns, but the window just sits ther
> in its metallic den. I can manually lift the window and it feels smooth and
> appears to be attached to the metal track. Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Nate Richmond
> '83 Westy "Merriweather"
> Cary,NC