65 manual window regulators.
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65 manual window regulators.
My window regulator on the drivers side door makes a bit of noise when rolling up and down. it also seems to have a bit of play, front to back in it. Thought while I had the door panels off and adjusting the windows I might fix that. One note I would add is that the windows seems to roll up fine with no issues. It just has a squeaky or loud noise that has not gone away by just spraying lubricant on it so maybe I can remove it and there is a fix for it that way? I have not removed it to this point.
Is it better to rebuild mine or buy something new?
if rebuild is there a best kit to buy. Any tips or tricks before I get started would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Is it better to rebuild mine or buy something new?
if rebuild is there a best kit to buy. Any tips or tricks before I get started would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Last edited by 3kiddos789; Mar 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM.
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OEM parts are always better than repops .
I don't know about kits for rebuild .
I would suggest you remove the parts from the door and inspect them closely for ware and clean and relubricat them .
Good luck with this project , and follow up with your results .
I don't know about kits for rebuild .
I would suggest you remove the parts from the door and inspect them closely for ware and clean and relubricat them .
Good luck with this project , and follow up with your results .
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As far as 'rebuilding' it...the 'roll up' spring on the back side is replaceable as its already exposed...
https://www.corvettecentral.com/68-8...-spring-283146
$25.35...Part 283146...says it's in STOCK if you need one..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/56-6...-roller-281022
The rollers are replaceable, but, they are unavailable...DISCONTINUED....
Maybe some other vendor carries them
I've never gone inside of the scissor to see so i cannot recommend any fixes..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/68-8...-spring-283146
$25.35...Part 283146...says it's in STOCK if you need one..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/56-6...-roller-281022
The rollers are replaceable, but, they are unavailable...DISCONTINUED....
Maybe some other vendor carries them
I've never gone inside of the scissor to see so i cannot recommend any fixes..
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As far as 'rebuilding' it...the 'roll up' spring on the back side is replaceable as its already exposed...
https://www.corvettecentral.com/68-8...-spring-283146
$25.35...Part 283146...says it's in STOCK if you need one..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/56-6...-roller-281022
The rollers are replaceable, but, they are unavailable...DISCONTINUED....
Maybe some other vendor carries them
I've never gone inside of the scissor to see so i cannot recommend any fixes..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/68-8...-spring-283146
$25.35...Part 283146...says it's in STOCK if you need one..
https://www.corvettecentral.com/56-6...-roller-281022
The rollers are replaceable, but, they are unavailable...DISCONTINUED....
Maybe some other vendor carries them
I've never gone inside of the scissor to see so i cannot recommend any fixes..
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Does it make a "louder " noise going down?. Does it sound more like a "rattle".?. If you roll it down "faster", is the noise louder, or more pronounced? If so, these might apply.
1. Rear track fuzzies worn or gone.
2. Broken or dry "helper spring"\
If not as described above, and more of a "squeak", then the
1: rollers are dry or worn away
2. the regulator is bad (I doubt this is the problem).
All of the tracks should come out to be cleaned and re-lubed. Front track, window track, and leveler track (the short one bolted to the inside of the door).
1. Rear track fuzzies worn or gone.
2. Broken or dry "helper spring"\
If not as described above, and more of a "squeak", then the
1: rollers are dry or worn away
2. the regulator is bad (I doubt this is the problem).
All of the tracks should come out to be cleaned and re-lubed. Front track, window track, and leveler track (the short one bolted to the inside of the door).
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Drifting
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BE careful with that spring, it can hurt you bad..... We used to clamp a small piece of plywood to them with a C Clamp to hold it in place where I worked decades ago...... Also used Powdered graphite in the front and rear tracks, where the edge of the glass slid...
Last edited by Limp; Mar 26, 2026 at 01:12 PM.
Drifting
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Whatever original grease (or lube) that’s left in there is probably now hard as a rock.
Clean and use lots of grease on everything that moves.
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Just to make sure I update as I move along. The noise I was hearing was my spring. I took everything out, cleaned it well and added some new grease. It's back in the car and working good with no noise. Thanks for the suggestions.