Astro_Al Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi folks. I just know I'm going to have to tear into my doors here, but arm me with some info first. My limp wristed electric windows don't go up unless you pull them up to manually assist the motor. What is the likely cause of this on an '85 RRC? Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 sounds like the motor is on it's last legs. Fairly easy job to change tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Ah, good - I figured it'd be rusted to carp inside and need repairing / blasting / repainting etc etc. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Nah, Once have rounded the heads off the screws holding the door handle, and release off, and broken all the little clips off the back of the doorcard getting it off, it is a pretty easy job of undoing 3 machine screws. Remember to support the glass when you remove the motor though, as it comes crashing down otherwise! hth Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 You may find the channel under the glass is rusted to bits..... in which case it can collapse onto the nylon lugs and make it tight to move.... Other thing that can happen in the channels down the side of the glass rust, and expand, hence making the rubber grip the glass.... Before you dismantle it all, clean out the window channels and spray them with silicon spray (dashboard cleaner works well -the cheap stuff), that should help a lot HTH, Bowie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'd also put money on the runner the window glasss sits in being rotten. Of course Al, instead of going to all that trouble of taking the door apart you could always apply a liberal coating of grease to the window where it enters the door - should free up nicely after a couple of cycles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Of course Al, instead of going to all that trouble of taking the door apart you could always apply a liberal coating of grease to the window where it enters the door - should free up nicely after a couple of cycles! Now that sounds far more like my kind of repair! Thanks guys. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FITZ Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Now that sounds far more like my kind of repair! Thanks guys. Al. try a a coating of solcon spray on the side runners. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Multi-use-Silicone-S...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayno Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just sorted my passenger window out last weekend. The motor had been on its way out for a long time, was getting slower by the day. Then it packed up whilst window was open ! Was a right pain to strip whilst the window was down, typical aint it ! Got a new motor from ebay for £9, was easy to fit too and with a spray of lube in the run channels it works great now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FITZ Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you need a new window motor i have plenty £8 + £8 P&P UK. Just let me know which door it's for as all four are different. 07774277601 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you need a new window motor i have plenty £8 + £8 P&P UK.Just let me know which door it's for as all four are different. 07774277601 Thanks Fitz, I will do that (in a few weeks). You're in Basingstoke, right? I'll just pop over and pick 'em up (Winchester). Anyone know if motors from later models fit ok? (Just curious - saw some P38 ones on ebay and wondered). Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 anyone ,know if the electric window mechanisms from a 4 door Range Rover can be used in a 2 door ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Motors are same Pt No but mechanism isn't I'm afraid. I'd say the mech' on the 2 door is a bit longer like the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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