window crank handle will not come off
 

I recently bought an 86 k10 Silverado. I wanted to remove the door panel to push out a dent. The clip on the crank is gone but the handle will not come off. I have checked for a set screw none there. I looked for epoxy residue and don't see any. Large screw driver as a pry bar does no good. The only thing I can think to do is drill in the center and use a small puller, but I hate to ruin an original handle. Anyone have any ideas?

I also was going to clean and lube the regulator while I was in there.

Wayne

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

Heat it up a little. I would use a small plumbers torch.

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

someone may have lost the clip and super glued it on there.

you could try some brake parts cleaner it might loosen it up

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

I thought about some heat, haven't tried it yet for fear of destroying the door panel. I may try a heat gun with cardboard taped to the panel.

wonder if the brake cleaner may soften the vinyl?

Wayne

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

I blow dryer on low heat might be safer. Hold it back if need be. Actually a plumbers torch probably isn't the best tool for the job. Lol.

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

instead of the cardboard idea what about sheet metal? And maybe some damp cloth between the metal and the door panel?

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

dremel it off or cut notches in it to relieve the pressure on the splines, new handle is cheap only $10 bucks at local parts house

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

^^this

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

what about a very small hole in the center of the handle, right in the middle of the splined shaft then give it a squirt of your weapon of choice :gmc2:

Re: window crank handle will not come off
 

Drill and tap the center of the handle, put a bolt in it, and press the handle off.