> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coby Smolens [mailto:cobys@well.com]
> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 1999 4:06 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan
> Subject: RE: Saving window cranks
>
>
>  It would appear that the "autoloc" kit works WITH the original
> window crank mechanism, which, if it's already starting to bind,
> will very likely have a detrimental effect on the drive motor
> assembly. First things first - replace the window regulator if it
> doesn't respond well to cleaning and lubricating. I wouldn't rule
> this out, but my experience is that it probably won't do much if
> the thing's already binding severely. I wouldn't do it in the
> shop - labor costs would make the job stupidly expensive if
> lubing didn't help and we had to take the thing out again. Or we
> would have to absorb the extra time - which is also not a
> favorite option. A DIYSer, of course, doesn't have this
> constraint - a pleasant way to while away a Saturday afternoon...
>
> Coby
>
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> > Of Stuart MacMillan
> > Sent: Friday, June 25, 1999 2:13 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Saving window cranks
> >
> >
> > Here is the "rebuild" I am considering--check out the power window kits:
> > http://autoloc.com/
> >
> >
> > Steve Frisbee wrote:
> > >
> > > My window cranks also failed as a result of stress from the resistive
> > > forces of mechanism and/or tracks.  Anyone done a "rebuild" of their
> > > window mechanisms and/or tracks to provide smoother action?
> > >
> > > -Steve Frisbee
> > >  85 Westy
> > >  66 Beetle
> > >
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