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Windows stiff to wind on beetle
rob53 - July 6th, 2007 at 09:40 AM

The windows in my '70 beetle are now starting to get really stiff to wind up.

Any remedies to fix this?

Previously I used some silicon lub spray, but it only lasts a short while.

Cheers
Rob


xornge666x - July 6th, 2007 at 11:11 AM

take the door trim off, and grease or dry lube (stick) the regulator where the teeth are, and the channel on the bottom of the glass where the reg slides in.
Make sure the bailey channel is sitting in all the way around the glass...

[ Edited on 6-7-2007 by xornge666x ]


rob53 - July 6th, 2007 at 12:19 PM

Cool thanks xornge666x, I'll give it a go.


vw54 - July 6th, 2007 at 01:21 PM

wash all the dirt and grease out of the regulator before you re grease it as well. Operate it while its out of the car to ensure you get good coverage with the grease, could also be the spring clip in the widow chanel


rob53 - July 6th, 2007 at 03:10 PM

Ok I will do that too. Thanks!