Date:         Mon, 9 Jun 2014 14:01:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Window motor rebuild?
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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I completely agree, Jim, about the seals. I'm positive that's why mine have
deteriorated. My felt side and top seals seem fine, but the bottom scraper
seals on both of my doors are toast. New one's are coming soon.


On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> I use Singer Sewing Machine GREASE, not oil, that you get in tubes from
> Singer dealers. It is a good electric motor grease.
>
> Whatever you use, it won't last long if water can get into your door
> because of bad seals. Make sure that the motors are protected against water
> and can drain out if they do get wet.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 12:48 PM, James <jk_eaton@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > You mention having the motors rebuilt - the power window motors?  Because
> > I have a '91 whose power windows need rebuilt or cleaned or something,
> > because I free them up and they stop working again quite rapidly.  What
> > are you having done, and who's doing it, if you don't mind telling us.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > James
> > Ottawa, ON
> > '91 Weekender
> >
> > > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:06:25 -0400
> > > From: gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM
> > > Subject: Triangle vent window question
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > ... I've got the door panels off right now while I have
> > > the regulators/motors rebuilt, ...
> > >
> > > Gregg
> > > 90 Westy (Blueberry)
> >
>