82 corvette window roll up problem
10-29-2012, 04:41 PM
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82 corvette window roll up problem
Hi and how are you? My car windows were rolling up and down but after installing new window weather seals my windows don't roll up to the top . What could it be and how do i fix it ? I have a 82 corvette
10-29-2012, 05:25 PM
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10-29-2012, 11:23 PM
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If all you did was replace your A and B pillar weatherstrips, and your door glass worked well before installing the new rubber, I wouldn't be to quick to start readjusting the door glass.
Does your glass go up and down normally, with the doors open? If so, the problem is likely with the B-pillar weatherstrip. Most of the repro B-pillar rubber is very hard. Because of this, it causes more resistance, than the power window motors can overcome.
Some people have had luck with the problem, just by putting a little baby powder or silicone spray, on the weatherstrip. Often, if you put the glass up and then close the door, the weatherstrip will eventually conform to the glass, and the window will start working normally again. It could be months, before this happens though.
There is different rubber on the market. The B-pillar weatherstrips from Lonestar Caliper, are much softer than most of the other brands, and are less likely to cause the problem your experiencing.
By adjusting the glass, you may fix the problem now, but may end up with a bad seal later, after the weatherstrip starts to conform to the glass.
Does your glass go up and down normally, with the doors open? If so, the problem is likely with the B-pillar weatherstrip. Most of the repro B-pillar rubber is very hard. Because of this, it causes more resistance, than the power window motors can overcome.
Some people have had luck with the problem, just by putting a little baby powder or silicone spray, on the weatherstrip. Often, if you put the glass up and then close the door, the weatherstrip will eventually conform to the glass, and the window will start working normally again. It could be months, before this happens though.
There is different rubber on the market. The B-pillar weatherstrips from Lonestar Caliper, are much softer than most of the other brands, and are less likely to cause the problem your experiencing.
By adjusting the glass, you may fix the problem now, but may end up with a bad seal later, after the weatherstrip starts to conform to the glass.
10-30-2012, 08:35 AM
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10-30-2012, 09:35 AM
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If all you did was replace your A and B pillar weatherstrips, and your door glass worked well before installing the new rubber, I wouldn't be to quick to start readjusting the door glass.
Does your glass go up and down normally, with the doors open? If so, the problem is likely with the B-pillar weatherstrip. Most of the repro B-pillar rubber is very hard. Because of this, it causes more resistance, than the power window motors can overcome.
Some people have had luck with the problem, just by putting a little baby powder or silicone spray, on the weatherstrip. Often, if you put the glass up and then close the door, the weatherstrip will eventually conform to the glass, and the window will start working normally again. It could be months, before this happens though.
There is different rubber on the market. The B-pillar weatherstrips from Lonestar Caliper, are much softer than most of the other brands, and are less likely to cause the problem your experiencing.
By adjusting the glass, you may fix the problem now, but may end up with a bad seal later, after the weatherstrip starts to conform to the glass.
Does your glass go up and down normally, with the doors open? If so, the problem is likely with the B-pillar weatherstrip. Most of the repro B-pillar rubber is very hard. Because of this, it causes more resistance, than the power window motors can overcome.
Some people have had luck with the problem, just by putting a little baby powder or silicone spray, on the weatherstrip. Often, if you put the glass up and then close the door, the weatherstrip will eventually conform to the glass, and the window will start working normally again. It could be months, before this happens though.
There is different rubber on the market. The B-pillar weatherstrips from Lonestar Caliper, are much softer than most of the other brands, and are less likely to cause the problem your experiencing.
By adjusting the glass, you may fix the problem now, but may end up with a bad seal later, after the weatherstrip starts to conform to the glass.
You will open up a more problems if you go the adjustement route. Try whats suggested in the post above first.
11-01-2012, 12:22 PM
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Ok I will try the silicone method. Currently the windows roll up to the top with open doors but struggle to go up and down when door is close
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08-14-2015, 05:11 PM
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Still struggling with weather strip and window. left and right door glass go up and down freely when doors are open but struggle to go when doors are close and also struggle to come down when doors are close.
when i roll up windows with door open and close the door there is gap at the top of the window. it doesn't sit flush . it stick out and water goes into the car.
silicone did not work
it been over a year since they installed them .
when i roll up windows with door open and close the door there is gap at the top of the window. it doesn't sit flush . it stick out and water goes into the car.
silicone did not work
it been over a year since they installed them .
08-14-2015, 06:35 PM
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Keep this in mind....the current weatherstrips that are offered are much denser than the original latex coated weatherstrips. The original type of weatherstrips were soft like a marshmallow. THIS DOES make a difference...and can effect your rollers over time also due to the increased effort that is exerted on the glass when closed.
SO...it is a 'damn if I do...damn if I don't' scenario.
I can talk you through adjusting your door glass much faster than typing it out for hours...BUT...there is STILL a chance that you WILL HAVE TO crack or open your door to get the glass to go all the way up...then shut the door.
BECAUSE>>>>you can NOT expect the glass to flow into and seal against a weatherstrip that is DENSE ...without it binding. AND...if you adjust the glass outwards so it will work with the door shut...how can you expect it to seal if it can not seat itself into the weatherstrip due to being too dense.
DUB
Keep this in mind....the current weatherstrips that are offered are much denser than the original latex coated weatherstrips. The original type of weatherstrips were soft like a marshmallow. THIS DOES make a difference...and can effect your rollers over time also due to the increased effort that is exerted on the glass when closed.
SO...it is a 'damn if I do...damn if I don't' scenario.
I can talk you through adjusting your door glass much faster than typing it out for hours...BUT...there is STILL a chance that you WILL HAVE TO crack or open your door to get the glass to go all the way up...then shut the door.
BECAUSE>>>>you can NOT expect the glass to flow into and seal against a weatherstrip that is DENSE ...without it binding. AND...if you adjust the glass outwards so it will work with the door shut...how can you expect it to seal if it can not seat itself into the weatherstrip due to being too dense.
DUB