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.
Window lift channel
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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.
Cheers for the reply. Sounds simple when you say it. I will try when it stops raining.
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.
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
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Don't open up the channel and try and 'crimp' it back on the glass. I did that, but only once.
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.
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.
A good thought. I may need to
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garytype2
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Swap the complete window with a original channel still firmly on
I have these available if needed
Gary Coolcampers
I have these available if needed
Gary Coolcampers
That is some serious heath Robinson stuff there. Awesome
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When they are sitting there on site and you can use them
