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HappyPill77 Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2012 Posts: 19 Location: West Virginia
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Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject: Window regulators - quality issues? |
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I am struggling to get the window regulator installed in my 1974 Beetle. I installed the driver's side with no issues. I have tried two regulators in the passenger side to no avail. Both regulators seem to get really stiff and the gears at the crank jam and lock up.
For the second one, it operated smoothly outside of the window. To install it, I need to bend it slightly to match up the bolts. Once I bend it slightly, it was difficult to turn. I tried adding lithium grease and also trying to spread open the tube at the 90 degree bend. Now my second regulator is binding at the gears and doesn't work now.
I have reviewed the thread here with the step-by-step and it was very helpful.
QUESTION: Are there better quality regulators on the market? Which manufacturer/seller has the better ones?
I seem to be purchasing lower-end ones or I am breaking them! Anyone else have a similar experience? |
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flyboy161 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2009 Posts: 2091 Location: Perry, GA
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HappyPill77 Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2012 Posts: 19 Location: West Virginia
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip! The window regulator from Mid America Motorworks was a much better quality and went in without a hitch. Highly recommended. Rolls up and down fine now.
Quality parts make a big difference in the results! |
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bugguy076 Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2007 Posts: 1068 Location: Dover, PA.
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I have replaced bad units with used ones with no problems. Just clean, relube, and install. |
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gargamel Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2011 Posts: 693 Location: Orange Grove, Texas
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Just wondering, who made the ones sold by mid america? I had to replace mine some time back and it seemed the only player was empi. |
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