Has anyone ever removed their electric window motors

The plastic gears inside the motors harden and split over the years, aftermarket replacements are available in brass, one example here;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASERA...em487d4867ab&vxp=mtr

The window lift mechanism does come out the door, but it takes getting it in just the right position to do so. You'll need to disconnect the lift arm from the glass and the lift mechanism from the door (3 bolts if I recall) That probably doesn't help a lot, but it is tough to explain in writing.

Julian

Google is your friend :-)

Should be of some aid...
http://www.spacecitypanteras.c...tors_Replacement.htm

http://www.panteraplace.com/Page187.htm

replacing the plastic gears for a bronze one is a easy job,not nessesery to replace the motors when those are good working.
dont forget inspect and replace also the otherside and maybe also the gear from the headlight motor.
Simon

The plot thickens....tried the other side and only getting 1.2 volts...so tried it at the switch and getting 1.2 volt...but a full 12 volts on the switch to the other switch....is there a voltage regulator somewhere in the system?

Ha...found it!

Ha...found it!

Fixed the wiring but both sides are jammed!
Bollocks!,,,

I've tried every which way but can't get these f..ing motors outta the hole....there has gotta be I way I'm sure !

Figure 2 from Mike Daleys website (link posted by Kid above) offers a clue...

http://www.panteraplace.com/Page187.htm

Yes but I think he managed it by witchcraft....other than cutting a big hole in the door skin I can't see how it'll come out ...I've tried everything including blathering it in sex lube!

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I've tried everything including blathering it in sex lube!

Well THAT ought to help get it up... the window that is.

FYI .. it WILL come out but you have to be very patient and do things slowly (no sex lube pun intended). When you do get the removal figured out take a few pictures to aid in replacement.

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Originally posted by Pishadeperro:
Yes but I think he managed it by witchcraft....other than cutting a big hole in the door skin I can't see how it'll come out ...I've tried everything including blathering it in sex lube!

WHAT FLAVOR?

I have to censor my comments, as George wants to run a "Clean Site", & I had Sooooo much to offer...Mark

Anyone want to buy a pantera..windows don't work but has a lovely smell of strawberry!

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Originally posted by Joules:
The plastic gears inside the motors harden and split over the years, aftermarket replacements are available in brass, one example here;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASERA...em487d4867ab&vxp=mtr

The window lift mechanism does come out the door, but it takes getting it in just the right position to do so. You'll need to disconnect the lift arm from the glass and the lift mechanism from the door (3 bolts if I recall) That probably doesn't help a lot, but it is tough to explain in writing.

Julian

I tried to send you a message but I think I deleted your post instead...you were spot on...it is the gear and thanks to your link I know where to get one from...thanks very much for your help

I have taken my original motors out of my car and installed Taurus motors.

I had no problems. I don't understand why you might be?

If those motors are jammed, don't bother repairing them. Get some rebuilt Taurus motors for $30 or so each and put them in.

They are more dependable, inexpensive, readily available and faster than the originals.

I managed to remove the motors, the drivers side was much easier...it's just the ducellier gear that's broken...a simple fix once the parts arrive, I'm not that clever to start changing the type of motors and we don't have Taurus in the UK anyway..so hopefully this is the easiest way....1 problem down many more to go like why are my heater controls jammed?

The early Pantera heater controls are fully mechanical bowden cables. One hooks to the heater control valve which is problematic at best. Some leak and most are misadjusted. Due to the lever lengths, it is impossible to adjust the heater valve so it is both OFF when set to off, and full-on when set to heat. Its possible yours are either misadjusted, the cables are hooked up wrong or disconnected. Many Panteras have a separate on/off water valve installed somewhere in the system. Trace out the heater hoses and see if yours has this mod. Note-this has nothing to do with the cable controls sticking but it will influence the defroster efficiency- which you'll need in England.