Window lift channel

[thejinx]

so I ive been trying to get a new lift channel and rubber fitted to the van drivers window. In principle it’s a simple task in reality it’s Uber frustrating. Any tips please.

 

[67panel]

Takes 2 lots of hands TBH, stretch the rubber as far as possible and slide the channel over. still might need a tap with a soft hammer to make it go down fully, bit of lube will help soapy water might be best. I have done a fair few over the years and its always worked for me , hard bit is stretching the rubber enough.

 

[thejinx]

Cheers for the reply. Sounds simple when you say it. I will try when it stops raining.

 

[fallingoffalot]

When I did mine I did it on my own and just used soapy water, I'm not sure if it ever went fully in, I did tap carefully it with a rubber mallet. I've not had any issues since.

 

[thejinx]

I think I may have messed about too much with the lifter now. Opened it closed it possibly mullered. I will give it another go at the weekend. I changed My other one a few years ago and had no problems

 

[james_stan]

Don't open up the channel and try and 'crimp' it back on the glass. I did that, but only once.

 

[ozziedog]

I think I may have messed about too much with the lifter now. Opened it closed it possibly mullered. I will give it another go at the weekend. I changed My other one a few years ago and had no problems

If you think you’re at last chance saloon with this window lifter . Would it be possible to get some glue down in there such as Gorilla glue, the type that expands a bit to fill the gaps and that’ll possibly hold it all together while you give it its last tap.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, I use it on loads of stuff.

 

[thejinx]

Don't open up the channel and try and 'crimp' it back on the glass. I did that, but only once.

I have started but decided against it.

 

[thejinx]

If you think you’re at last chance saloon with this window lifter . Would it be possible to get some glue down in there such as Gorilla glue, the type that expands a bit to fill the gaps and that’ll possibly hold it all together while you give it its last tap.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, I use it on loads of stuff.

A good thought. I may need to

 

[J4yman]

so I ive been trying to get a new lift channel and rubber fitted to the van drivers window. In principle it’s a simple task in reality it’s Uber frustrating. Any tips please.

This was my solution, mine were soo tight. These Sash clamps sorted it. Slowly slowly

 

[ozziedog]

This was my solution, mine were soo tight. These Sash clamps sorted it. Slowly slowly
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Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, Perfecto

 

[garytype2]

Swap the complete window with a original channel still firmly on
I have these available if needed
Gary Coolcampers

 

[thejinx]

This was my solution, mine were soo tight. These Sash clamps sorted it. Slowly slowly
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That is some serious heath Robinson stuff there. Awesome

 

[J4yman]

That is some serious heath Robinson stuff there. Awesome

When they are sitting there on site and you can use them