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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2023 9:55 pm    Post subject: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

Can anyone direct me to a decent resource (video if possible) or previous post on a step wise removal and proper clean and lube of the window regulator for a 1969 Fastback? I'm pretty clear on door panel removal. But specifically, not coming up with much on youtube as to the regulator. Any help is appreciated.
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:17 am    Post subject: Re: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

it's the same principle as in beetle's etc so those movies will work also

wind window down, remove 4 bolts and slide it out the window frame, i put grease on the whole spring assy
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:22 am    Post subject: Re: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

Take it apart and clean/lube everything.
You have wing window problems anyway.
I like to clean greasy parts in a drain pan with gasoline/tooth brush.
Clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors.
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:53 am    Post subject: Re: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

Mike Fisher wrote:

Clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors.


This one especially, as most of our cars have a layer of dirt along the bottom waiting for some water to keep it wet and start to rust.
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2023 7:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

After cleaning and reassembly, do a good job on the vapor aka plastic sheet.
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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2023 8:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Window regulator clean/lube/love Reply with quote

Got them out, nicely cleaned and lubed...wow what a difference. One of the tension coils still has sounds a little crackly for lack of a better word...sometimes it is what it is.
Many thanks for the input.
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