Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:00:43 -0000 From: "Mike P" <privacynospamacy.net> Subject: Re: C900 Window motors
"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:35js5vF4ng462U1nospamvidual.net... > Mike P wrote: > > > Well, got myself yet another 900 T16 (SPG), this one's a 1990 UK model > > .Only thing wrong is that neither window works. I'm hoping it's just the > > switches or fuse, but going from past experience it's probably not. I've > > always paid to have my other windows fixed, but this time I'm going to do it > > myself. > > > > So, please can anyone give me a quick "idiots guide" to getting the window > > and motors etc in and out of the door? I was just going to buy a recon motor > > and window kit from nospam, but it'd be useful if I have a vague idea > > of what I'm taking on first. I'm not too bad with spanners, managed a full > > engine swap on the last T16 (and it still goes!!) but electric windows have > > always frightened me off.... > > > It's really not that hard. Remove the door trim, remove the screws which > hold the window glass to the regulator, remove the bolts which hold the > regulator assembly to the door, withdraw regulator assembly. > > It helps to have another pair of hands (or lots of gaffer tape) to hold > the window glass in place. > > As far as recon motors, I've never needed one. The brushes are rarely > very worn. What the motors need is a stripdown, cleanup and oil. > Thanks for your advice Grunff. Will give it a go at the weekend. Mike P
