Re:C-GT window regulator

["Mik's Mail" <miktip@worldnet.att.net>]

Lisa Schiefer wrote:
>I replaced the driver's side reg. with the after market unit in my "85
C-GT.
>This model has a worm drive instead of a cable assembly and will supposedly
last longer.
They do last longer!  I have replace my "cable" units 5 time's
in 8 years. Thats driver and pass sides combined!
>I almost sent it back too, it looks 180 degrees wrong, but it is the
correct part. It
>was not at all fun to install; just repeat to self: "I'm saving 300
dollars,
>I'm saving 300 dollars".
The dealer's charge over $550(parts and labor) for one window!
 >Once you get it in there, focus on making it fit and
>glide smoothly; mine didn't attach at the instructions recommended spot,
but
>not too far off. European Car covered this on their project Audi and
following
>those instructions were a great help.
Ever try to follow the Bentley instructions!

>Unfortunately, it's about 2 seconds slower than the old unit (and passenger
>side door) to raise and lower the glass. If anyone could suggest how to fix
>this, let me know!
Lubrication!
>I think GPR can rebuild the old unit for about $150 which
>is equal to the new part. This would be a much easier install and would
retain
>original performance, if you can garage your car while you wait for turn
>around.
I was one such person that tried the "rebuild" route!
First, ask how long are they guaranteed for!
Mine was 30 days.  It broke 6 months later!
This time it wasn't the cable, but one of the plastic pulleys!
I rebuilt the cable myself. That one lasted about a year and a half.
Then the passenger side went out.  Got a used unit, it lasted about 2 years.

At the time I was aware of the "worm gear" regs available in Europe.
You could say I "spear headed" the attempts of parts distributors here in
the US
to carry these items, by constantly asking them to carry these items!

Finally one distributor started carry them, in small quantities, and I
bought the first
two!

These "worm gear" regs have been in my 86 Coupe Gt for a period of over 4
years, and
not a single problem.

I would recommend them to anyone, as "an improvement" in both longevity, and
performance
over the older cable regs.

Your windows being "2 seconds slower" is probably curable with some silicone
in the tracks!

By the why, what kind of people, count how long it takes to roll up a
window? ;^)



                        Mik