Date:         Tue, 1 Mar 2011 07:28:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Steven Yoon <drssyoon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Steven Yoon <drssyoon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1983 window regulator
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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Thanks Jim. I will take a closer look. There seems to be a small white
plastic that moves along the track - is that what you are pointing to?

Steve

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> You might be able to fix it. It is common for the rivet on the pulley
> at the very bottom to break with the exact results you mention. With a
> vise and some pliers and some things to pry with, you can get a little
> machine screw where the rivet was and get a nut and washer on the
> other side. My repair has been holding for seven years.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Steven Yoon <drssyoon@gmail.com> wrote:
> > While enjoying the recent spate of beautiful weather in Atlanta, I rolled
> up
> > (down?) my window one too many time and it went "snap" and fell down
> inside
> > the door. Now, I understand that this is due to a faulty regulator, but
> not
> > sure whether it can be repaired or it has to be replaced. Can anyone give
> me
> > any idea on what to look for to determine whether it's a goner and has to
> be
> > replaced? Any suggestion on where a replacement part can be located? I've
> > been seeing prices around $100 for this - seems high.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Steve from Atlanta
> >
>