Window wobble
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From: Battle Creek MI
Window wobble
1979. When the doors are open I can move the windows back and forth a fair amount. The driver's side more so than the the passenger, but they both are a fairly floppy.
I pulled the driver's side door panel and the guides are adjusted as far as they will go toward the glass. So is there something else to look at?
Power windows, if it matters.
I pulled the driver's side door panel and the guides are adjusted as far as they will go toward the glass. So is there something else to look at?
Power windows, if it matters.
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Replacing the rollers is the solution to floppy windows. You'll be amazed how bad they are when you get them out. There really isn't anything in there to tighten unless the nuts attaching the rollers have come loose.
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replacing the regulator was the only way i stopped my floppy door glass.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=4131
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=4131
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
replacing the regulator was the only way i stopped my floppy door glass.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=4131
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=4131
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http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=6633 Here are the rollers you need.
The issue on the door glass... The door window pads only hit the door glass when it is almost to the top so they really don't have a bearing on how tight the glass is. The rollers on the regulator do however and when they are loose the glass will flop.
However, it is always my advice to 1) Remove the regulator and see what is defective before buying parts, or 2) Buy the rebuild kit too.. and make sure all the rollers are in good condition. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=17008
Personally I don't like buying things I don't need.. so it's always best to take it apart and then order. One other thing that will/can cause you grief is the front roller stud on the glass. Make sure it's tight as well.
IMHO,
Willcox
The issue on the door glass... The door window pads only hit the door glass when it is almost to the top so they really don't have a bearing on how tight the glass is. The rollers on the regulator do however and when they are loose the glass will flop.
However, it is always my advice to 1) Remove the regulator and see what is defective before buying parts, or 2) Buy the rebuild kit too.. and make sure all the rollers are in good condition. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=17008
Personally I don't like buying things I don't need.. so it's always best to take it apart and then order. One other thing that will/can cause you grief is the front roller stud on the glass. Make sure it's tight as well.
IMHO,
Willcox
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Keeping an eye on this post as i have same issue...power windows, they are floppy (side to side) and fall down after being rolled up. Most of the time I have to pull them the rest the way up. motor seems ok, little wweak maybe
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So does the rebuild kit have everything except the gear on the regulator?
I know it is cheaper to buy the kit but I think it is cheaper to only do it once.
I like to have all the parts there when I take something apart so I can finish it. Otherwise i end up with a week of downtime on the car
I know it is cheaper to buy the kit but I think it is cheaper to only do it once.
I like to have all the parts there when I take something apart so I can finish it. Otherwise i end up with a week of downtime on the car
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Have similar problem. Am planning to fix with these:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1996.html
Any thoughts?
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1996.html
Any thoughts?
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From: Austin Tx
Another thing that can allow the window to flop around, is the pivot. The pivot wears out, and allows the window to move quite a bit inboard/outboard. I removed the regulator, and used a vise, large socket, and a bfh, and tightened it back up. That worked for a few month, and then it loosened back up. I've got two replacement regulators waiting to go into the car.
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From: Green Bay Wisconsin
that is what I was doing as the vendor had just replied in this thread.
I spoke with Willcox and have ordered the rebuild kit and bought the window clamps (anti rattle) from another vendor as they don't have them
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As a follow up to this I would like to give some props to Willcox.
I had found them through this forum because I was also looking for a complete weatherstrip kit.
I went to the Eckler site and went all the way to the final checkout when I noticed their shipping charge was $30!!!!!!!
BS. I closed the page and did a web search which led me here and subsequently to Willcox.
Not only was my shipping $18, but they also gave me 10% off for being on this forum.
I would have paid more just to not be taken advantage of by a company that thought they could slip something by me at checkout.
I had found them through this forum because I was also looking for a complete weatherstrip kit.
I went to the Eckler site and went all the way to the final checkout when I noticed their shipping charge was $30!!!!!!!
BS. I closed the page and did a web search which led me here and subsequently to Willcox.
Not only was my shipping $18, but they also gave me 10% off for being on this forum.
I would have paid more just to not be taken advantage of by a company that thought they could slip something by me at checkout.