power windows

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Originally posted by Paul Underwood:
Both my windows slow noticably both up and down at about the 3/4 up position. They do go fully up and down, and the problem is more noticeable with the engine off, but it seems like they barely make it. I've noticed real old looking grease (?) on the main gears, but the wiring seems fine and I don't have the faintest idea where to start. Anyone got any ideas??

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Paul: It sounds like you have a dirty greese problem. I have not had an occasion to be in my doors but of that era, window regulators worked off a gear/arm arangement with the lift, a slider bolted to the bottom of the glass, this is proably dirty and needs cleaned and regreased. Since you live is cold (WI) I suggest using a lithium white greese (spray can) as it will not thicken at cold. Donot forget your locks,hindges, and door checks while in there, as they will proably need attention.Tony (35 yrs auto bodyman)More? Pantera@mobil1.net

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Originally posted by Paul Underwood:
Both my windows slow noticably both up and down at about the 3/4 up position. They do go fully up and down, and the problem is more noticeable with the engine off, but it seems like they barely make it. I've noticed real old looking grease (?) on the main gears, but the wiring seems fine and I don't have the faintest idea where to start. Anyone got any ideas??

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The window guides are adjustable. Loosen the top bolt on the end of the door and try the switch again; the window should self-guide to its preferred spot. Re-tighten. If this doesn't improve things, the central connection from the glass to the lifting bracket may need shimming in or out. Again, loosen things and see if this is an improvement. Finally, the fabric inside the channels rots, balls up and increases the drag on the glass as its moving. You may need to replace the inner fabric. Pantera vendors all carry this stuff, fairly cheap.