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apstguy · 03-22-2003, 10:31 PM

Today I spent my time tearing out my door panels to lubricate my power windows. From what I can tell, the passanger side door panel had never been taken off. There was paper stuff stuck to the door with some black crap. Ick! On the back of the switches, there were also caps you rotate to get the wires off. What happened to the drivers side knobs???

The drivers side has been taken of before, as all the screws were mixed up and those knobs were missing. Aggravating! I lubed just about everything in the doors, and everything seems to work better. The passanger side power window went half the speed of the drivers before. Now it beats it!!! It went just as fast as our Tahoes! When I put the door back together it went slower, but still faster than the drivers. Lubricating the drivers side window had no effect whatsoever!!!!

I look down the tracks & pieces of felt were hanging off, so obiously the felt had gone bad & disintegrated. Too bad. The only other thing I did today was FINALLY hook up my tach light wire so it will light up with the gauges at night. Other than wanting to beat my truck, I'm ok! Don't worry, I'd never do that to her!

ChrisK10 · 03-22-2003, 10:42 PM

apstguy:

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I look down the tracks & pieces of felt were hanging off, so obiously the felt had gone bad & disintegrated. Too bad.

Umm, maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but aren't you going to try and fix it???

lol :p

Good to hear you are getting some things done though!!

-Chris

gmc7286chevy · 03-23-2003, 02:10 AM

I had a problem with a slow window and it turned out to be a weak motor.

Marks 85 · 03-23-2003, 09:53 AM

Every 73 to 87 truck I have had did the same thing!!

apstguy · 03-23-2003, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by ChrisK10
apstguy:

Umm, maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but aren't you going to try and fix it??? lol :p

Good to hear you are getting some things done though!!

-Chris

The tracks that the windows slide down in and no I'm not going to fix it. It would mean I would have to tear the door apart. It is pretty small in there - knowing me I would break something. My like it would be the glass

It works for now so that is what I am concerened about... things need to work!

DRASTiK · 03-25-2003, 10:05 PM

I've got a slow window on my passenger side. What do you lube these with? just wd40? grease?

apstguy · 03-25-2003, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by DRASTiK
I've got a slow window on my passenger side. What do you lube these with? just wd40? grease?

Silicone is the best stuff to use. Comes in a spray can at any auto parts store.

03-22-2003, 10:31 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Speedy windows & not... so... speedy Today I spent my time tearing out my door panels to lubricate my power windows. From what I can tell, the passanger side door panel had never been taken off. There was paper stuff stuck to the door with some black crap. Ick! On the back of the switches, there were also caps you rotate to get the wires off. What happened to the drivers side knobs??? The drivers side has been taken of before, as all the screws were mixed up and those knobs were missing. Aggravating! I lubed just about everything in the doors, and everything seems to work better. The passanger side power window went half the speed of the drivers before. Now it beats it!!! It went just as fast as our Tahoes! When I put the door back together it went slower, but still faster than the drivers. Lubricating the drivers side window had no effect whatsoever!!!! I look down the tracks & pieces of felt were hanging off, so obiously the felt had gone bad & disintegrated. Too bad. The only other thing I did today was FINALLY hook up my tach light wire so it will light up with the gauges at night. Other than wanting to beat my truck, I'm ok! Don't worry, I'd never do that to her! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-25-2003, 10:05 PM	#6
DRASTiK Converted Ford guy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 67	I've got a slow window on my passenger side. What do you lube these with? just wd40? grease? __________________ 84 Suburban Silverado 4X4, 4" lift, flowmaster exhaust Marine Corps vet -- SEMPER FI Rice Haters Club Member #75

03-23-2003, 02:10 AM	#3
gmc7286chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 66	I had a problem with a slow window and it turned out to be a weak motor.

03-23-2003, 09:53 AM	#4
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	Every 73 to 87 truck I have had did the same thing!!



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