Window Regulator - 1967 · Aussieveedubbers

Mika Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 12 Feb 2018, 11:41 am

#1039489

Hi All,

I purchased a pretty worn out '67 beetle about 18 months ago as a run around for my daughter. It needed some TLC and lots of replacement parts. Over the time it is slowly taking shape as a backyard resto. However, I have this one problem I can't seem to resolve and it relates to the drivers window regulator.

The regulator was in the back seat when we bought the car, so obviously there was a problem with it. Now we found out that it is extremely hard to wind up (you need two hands), however, winding down is ok. After pulling it apart, I cannot identify where the problem is. I cannot find any details on how these regulators are suppose to be put together properly and many references do not refer to this type of regulator.

Does anyone know how these are suppose to be assembled properly?

A couple of pictures shows the regulator dis-assembled. It appears all complete as I was careful when pulling apart. I am missing something really simple here and I'm starting to believe my wife that I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed.

I am located in Birkdale, Qld and happy to travel locally to get this fixed.

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 12 Feb 2018, 4:31 pm

#1039490

Does the glass slide freely whilst the mechanism is out as often the glass will jam in the run channel. Another problem is the position of the lift rail on the glass, if this isn't correct the glass will cock and jam on the way up.

Mika Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 12 Feb 2018, 5:28 pm

#1039492

Hi Grumble,
The glass slides ok in the rails. The regulator is hard to wind without being installed. It appears that the internal spring is putting pressure inside the chamber making it hard to wind.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 13 Feb 2018, 5:30 pm

#1039496

Mika, we neve dismantled the regulators as by the time they failed they were worn out so unfortunately I cannot help in the assembly.

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 13 Feb 2018, 8:50 pm

#1039497

I have an earlier one which should fit
Fernvale Fri pm or Sat...??

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

Mika Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 15 Feb 2018, 3:25 pm

#1039511

Hi Bushed,

Looks like an option I might take up. How do I contact you?

Mika

southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber

130 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 15 Feb 2018, 5:35 pm

#1039516

have you tried turning the spring over ?

Paul

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 16 Feb 2018, 7:10 pm

#1039525

I don't see any small cog to work along the teethed arch arm...behind the winder handle bit??

I don't have the one to replace yours but several Bay Kombi ones and 2 from a 68 which could work.. they are left and right units

will also have a mechanic or two here if you can come out around 11 am...its not a bizz they are dubbers visiting me.

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 6 Mar 2018, 9:08 am

#1039689

twas the small spring inside which had the end broken off
fixed now...cheap

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!