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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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I have a 1972 base model (no power windows). I pulled the door panel this weekend to adjust the window alignment, and found that the coil spring on the regulator had cracked and was broken. My confusion comes in that when I search all of the parts vendors for the spring, they only list the spring as part of the power window regulator. I have searched the forums, and find that all discussion is abound power window regulators. Is this spring supposed to be/required on a "manual" window system? Thank you for advice.
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Originally Posted by 72 corvette roadster
Hello,

I have a 1972 base model (no power windows). I pulled the door panel this weekend to adjust the window alignment, and found that the coil spring on the regulator had cracked and was broken. My confusion comes in that when I search all of the parts vendors for the spring, they only list the spring as part of the power window regulator. I have searched the forums, and find that all discussion is abound power window regulators. Is this spring supposed to be/required on a "manual" window system? Thank you for advice.
The spring is used on all. It assist the raising of the window by counterbalancing the weight of the window, and fights the lowering of the window, so it doesn't fall like a rock.
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