Date:         Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:40:57 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Power window track/cable repair
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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> I had one of the guides pop off the track of the power windows -
> disabling the window.
> I removed the track and motor assembly, bolted the guide to the track
> (Seems that they
> use small plastic tabs similar to those holding the lower radiator grill
> from the factory)
>
> Unfortunately, the slack cable wrapped itself between the spool and gear
> in the motor assembly.
> Does anyone know how these are supposed to be set up (cable over the
> spool)? Or am I stuck looking for a used
> assembly?

Todd,
I did this same repair a couple years ago on my 90 Westy Syncro.... had get
into the motor/spool assemble and rewrap the cable... didn't remove the
cable... just manipulated it until it worked... as you are finding out this
whole job was a pita...
thinking of the value of my time I'd be tempted to just buy a whole new
assembly if it happens again :(

Bill