RE: IML: '71 power windows

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Believe it or not, I have replaced some power window motors where the Factory Service Manual advised to drill some holes. They even noted the correct drill bit size in order to do the job. That has not been the case with any of my Imperials, though. 

I think that the Factory Service Manual is the way to go on this. You will find it very handy for most other stuff, too. It also makes good reading when you have time, and don't want to go out and work in the garage. You can learn all kinds of stuff about your car, and cars in general, by reading that book.

Paul W.

In an email dated 25/9/2005 6:44:03 am GMT Daylight time, "Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>That may be true but by drilling several holes to get at the bolts there is 
>no need to play with the spring. That is the way I do it and drilling a hole 
>in the door structure to get at a bolt sure does not harm the car in any 
>way. Never be seen and no structural issues.At least not in my experience.
>
>Robin Giesbrecht
>72 Imperial
>
>
>>From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
>>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: RE: IML: '71 power windows
>>Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:07:23 -0700
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>>There is a serious safety issue when removing a power window motor.
>>
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>>
>>If you do not have a factory shop manual, I advise you to get one before 
>>you
>>tackle this job.
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>>
>>
>>There is a vicious spring that can do permanent harm to you if you simply
>>unbolt the motor from its frame without first letting the tension off the
>>spring, and you must remove the whole regulator assembly to do that. ?It is
>>an easy repair if you follow the directions. ?If you try to remove the 
>>motor
>>without following the procedure, you risk a broken finger or worse, and you
>>will not get it back together again correctly even if you avoid the trip to
>>the emergency room.
>>
>>
>>
>>There is no need to drill any holes or perform any surgery on the door
>>structure. ?These are designed so that they can be removed and serviced,
>>safely and without damage to the car. I've had to re-repair cars in which
>>someone has taken the shortcut of drilling holes or even taking tin snips 
>>to
>>the door sheet metal inner panel!. ?That is a butcher's way to fix
>>something. ?Get the manual, and do it right!
>>
>>
>>
>>Dick Benjamin
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>>
>>
>> ? _____
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>>From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jkelly808@xxxxxxx
>>Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 4:01 PM
>>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: IML: '71 power windows
>>
>>
>>
>>I've read the archive on removing faulty power window motors but I just 
>>want
>>to be clear on something. It looks pretty easy -- I see 3 bolts holding on
>>the assembly, and the bolts are all accessible. Is this an honest-to-gosh
>>Mopar design improvement over the previous years described in agonizing
>>detail or am I not seeing one of the connections?
>>
>>Many thanks.
>>
>>Jim Kelly/Honolulu
>>
>>'68 and '71 LeBarons
>>
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