Phill's Vette Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Finally got the time and mustered up the courage to dive into my Right side power window mechanism; I had a striped out regulator gear and bought a tooth replacement kit $39 and new rollers. With this kit, all you have to do is mount the teeth plate over the old regulator and drill 3 holes to bolt it up. I went further and ground off the old teeth and the bolt heads that hold the new teeth plate. All went well but took about 5 hrs, no window adjustments were needed as I didn't have to remove the glass or the vertical rails. The regulator spring was broken and I did not have a replacement So I will be doing this AGAIN when I get the damm spring - I will chalk it up as experience. The window goes up and down very smoothly, but without the spring it just comes down faster so no major problem for now. BeforeAfterNew Teeth/Old TeethRegulator with old teeth grinded offWith new tooth plate insdalled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Way to go Phil. You are now the resident C3 window expert. Now go help Butch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 good shot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyguy1969 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Yeh What Sean said Great pics there So do i need the rivit to replace the spring or just the new spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 So I will be doing this AGAIN when I get the damm spring - I will chalk it up as experience.Yeah, about 10 more times. Let us know when you wear out the screws that hold the door panel on.... I think over the years I was in the drivers door about a cool dozen times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDCYLON Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 So I will be doing this AGAIN when I get the damm spring - I will chalk it up as experience.Yeah, about 10 more times. Let us know when you wear out the screws that hold the door panel on.... I think over the years I was in the drivers door about a cool dozen times. Just did my C4 Passenger door yesterday. Replaced the entire regualtor and motor. Its a great feeling being done with that project and learned a hell of a lot along the way for the next time lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill's Vette Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Yeh What Sean said Great pics there So do i need the rivit to replace the spring or just the new spring?As long as the rivet is in good shape I sure wouldn't mess with it - looks like spring rivet replacement would be a PITA! Mine was in good shape, just surface rust which I will white grease the hell out of when I install the new spring. Dawg, I already had to install new door panel screws..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc71 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good Job!!! I get to do my wifes doors next weekend, complete rebuild. They are not power windows, so I think the challange might be a bit less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Nice one Phill... Now you can come over and do mine. I just finished removing the new Milodon pump that went bad and replaced it with an Edelbrock aluminum HV pump. Well... No leaks yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill's Vette Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Nice one Phill... Now you can come over and do mine. I just finished removing the new Milodon pump that went bad and replaced it with an Edelbrock aluminum HV pump. Well... No leaks yet. Tom, I'll do your windows if you install my high torque mini starter..... So was your leak coming from the pump?? What part of the pump went bad? In case I miss your call again.... where did you get your high torque mini starter? I am DONE messing with heat soak and have done everything except the mini starter replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 The first time it was out of the bottom bolt, second time the weep hole. I bought the starter at either Jegs or Sumitt, not sure which one though. I'll be at the car show tonight if your going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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