Date:         Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:45:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power window Motor
Comments: To: Bob Wing <rawing@ameritech.net>
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          Rebuilding the motors is pretty basic as stated below. But the
scrapers have nothing to do with water getting in the door. The doors are
designed for water to run through them . That is why the door have drain
holes and vapor barriers to keep the moisture away from the door panels.  I
am unsure of why the motors get water in them ,but I think it is a product
of the grease in the motors drying up and the vent plugs on the motors not
allowing the moisture to leave.  I have seen more dead motors from non op
power windows because they are not being used than from everyday use. I have
seen them dry and working slowly but water from bad scrapers is a  non issue
.


                                                             Stacy

On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Bob Wing <rawing@ameritech.net> wrote:

> It is possible to rebuild your motors. If your bottom window scrapers are
> old and brittle, water gets to the top of the motor and rusts the shaft in
> the bearing. I have done mine and brought them back to life. Here are
> pictures of the motor apart:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/105360327576046742860/WindowMotor
>
> Bob Wing
> 88 Westy
>



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