How easy to upgrade window regulator?
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How easy to upgrade window regulator?
I have a 87 and am thinking of buying a pair of scissor style window regulators that came off a 90. Is this an easy upgrade? Has any one had personal experience with this?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Red Sox Nation! RI
I thought the 87s came with the scissor style jacks? If not, look on the bottom of your door, underneath. See if it has holes there already (or is it a slot) for the scissor regs. I forget. The hardest part is adjusting the glass to prevent leaks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Irvine Ca
This is a 2 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the hardest.
It takes a whole hour to do. The results are well worth it. and yes you should already have the scissors...but the motor could be old and weak at this stage.
It takes a whole hour to do. The results are well worth it. and yes you should already have the scissors...but the motor could be old and weak at this stage.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
I agree with J, this is an easy upgrade but can be tedious with adjustments to the window. I had to "roll up" and "roll down the assembly to get it in easier, about half way works good if I remember correctly. Still didnt take very long.
Other members provided me an install guide for the newer design regulator and a window adjustment guide in .pdf format. I will be glad to pass them on to you if you need them. PM your email addy and I will be glad to send em to ya.
Good luck!
Other members provided me an install guide for the newer design regulator and a window adjustment guide in .pdf format. I will be glad to pass them on to you if you need them. PM your email addy and I will be glad to send em to ya.
Good luck!
Race Director
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here is the retrofit instructions from mid america. hope this helps...
http://content.mamotorworks.com/pdf/604603.pdf
http://content.mamotorworks.com/pdf/604603.pdf
