carlislesc
Registered User
It was killing me to know when my door panel was made so I had to remove. The born on date was 05-07-90 22.49 0858. Just kidding, I had to do the ole' window off the window regulator repair. Other posts were helpful so below I added some of my shade tree "experiences".
It was fixed by Ford 3 years ago with Epoxy 45 for $88.00. I actually found a dealer whilling to save me a buck. Now it was my turn. I used Motorcraft Clear Silicone Rubber TA-32.
It helped to remove the speaker - then I knew for sure the window was in the guide. Lowered window to point where could view plastic clips on regulator through access holes. Liberally applied glue to window and the 2regulator tabs (overkill?). Liberally applied grease, WD40 and motor oil to regulator channels and arms, window guides and door lock (why not while panel off). Make sure door lock "up" and lower panel light wire through switch housing when reinstall panel. You can later force the wire back down through. Let dry for 24 hous in full up position. My biggest mistake was getting the glue all over the upper window. Had to use Zippo lighter fluid to remove. Don't make this mistake as it took me a long time to remove.
My questions for the next round - Do you let the window dry in the full up position? Should you remove the outer lower horizontal weather strip?
Celebrate with "Fractured Mirror" by Ace (1978) when finished successfully.
It was fixed by Ford 3 years ago with Epoxy 45 for $88.00. I actually found a dealer whilling to save me a buck. Now it was my turn. I used Motorcraft Clear Silicone Rubber TA-32.
It helped to remove the speaker - then I knew for sure the window was in the guide. Lowered window to point where could view plastic clips on regulator through access holes. Liberally applied glue to window and the 2regulator tabs (overkill?). Liberally applied grease, WD40 and motor oil to regulator channels and arms, window guides and door lock (why not while panel off). Make sure door lock "up" and lower panel light wire through switch housing when reinstall panel. You can later force the wire back down through. Let dry for 24 hous in full up position. My biggest mistake was getting the glue all over the upper window. Had to use Zippo lighter fluid to remove. Don't make this mistake as it took me a long time to remove.
My questions for the next round - Do you let the window dry in the full up position? Should you remove the outer lower horizontal weather strip?
Celebrate with "Fractured Mirror" by Ace (1978) when finished successfully.