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Subject:Re: rattling front door windows
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:59:05 +1200

>Volks,
>I've noticed that when my windows are between all the way up and all the way
>down they rattle around in their channels on bumpy roads... enough that I
>often roll them up or down when I'd rather not...
>
>So I was wondering if replacing L shaped upper/rear guide channel and/or the
>inner/outer window slot weather strip (Bentley 57.2) would eliminate this
>problem?
>
>Do I have to get into the door panel and/or remove the window to install
>these???
>
>Thanks,
>Bill

I have this problem with my right (driver's) window, and my 75 Bay had it
too. Someone on the list told me there's a rubber block glued to the back
of the door which guides the window. When this falls off your window can
fall back against the door with a clunk. If this is your problem, the block
should be lying inside the bottom of your door. Clean it and the area it
was attached to thoroughly and reattach, using a good-quality contact
adhesive.

Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
VW & mollusc nut
1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide
1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8
1984 Caravelle 3.8 Holden V6
1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD)
1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel
1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel