Play in window crank handle
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Racer
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Play in window crank handle
Hello all. I have replaced the window crank handle along with the regulator shaft and backplate. With all these parts replaced, I still have slop between the shaft spline and handle. It's better than it was before, but there is still a noticeable amount of play between the handle and the shaft splines. Is this play between parts considered normal as is? Thanks.
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Racer
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
[QUOTE=The splines are only half of the amount of depth as a stock one.[/QUOTE]
This is exactly the problem and with the crank handle made of cheap pot metal, I don’t expect this part to have much of a service life.
This is exactly the problem and with the crank handle made of cheap pot metal, I don’t expect this part to have much of a service life.
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The slot where the clip goes in is usually not in far enough as well so the handle has a little more gap to the door panel too. Same with the lock ***** (the older ones down on the arm rest) that use that same spline and clip set up
The originals have the slit cast slightly below the outer edge of the handle where the repops have it cut in so it's actually slightly outside of the edge
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The originals have the slit cast slightly below the outer edge of the handle where the repops have it cut in so it's actually slightly outside of the edge
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Racer
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Yes and that very well contributes to the looseness as well. As far the lock ****, I replaced it last year and it snugged up okay. The window crank is disappointing.
Thanks Mooser.
Edited: Forman, yes I forgot to mention the bushing was replaced along with the spring washer.
Thanks Mooser.
Edited: Forman, yes I forgot to mention the bushing was replaced along with the spring washer.
Last edited by Driving69; Jan 27, 2022 at 08:06 PM.
