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Subject:Window regulator
From:Nate Richmond
Date:Wed, 17 May 2000 22:14:35 EDT

Today, while rolling up the window there was a slight pop and the glass
stayed hidden within the confines of the door. As I was not the one tugging
on the crank I don't know if it was turned the wrong way or if something gave
out, but nonetheless it is broken. I took the door panel of and examined the
inner workings of the window regulator, but much to my dismay nothing jumped
out at me and said "tighten this". Bentley does not offer much description in
this area and I was hoping someone on the list could help.
 When I look at the mechanism I see my window crank attached to a metal rod
on one side and some flexible plastic tubing with a metal corkscrew looking
thing running through it on the other side. The end of this metal corkscrew
is not attached to anything and I have a hunch that therein lies the problem.
I cannot, however, find where this piece should be attached. The metal rod
has a large metal button that rides in a channel when the crank is turned.
All parts move smoothly when the crank turns, but the window just sits ther
in its metallic den. I can manually lift the window and it feels smooth and
appears to be attached to the metal track. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Nate Richmond
'83 Westy "Merriweather"
Cary,NC