Window regulator help

howieb4 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-19-2008, 12:05 PM

I've been reading the nightmare stories about replacing the regulator, so I am hoping I am not in that boat. I can roll the window up and down fine on my 71 GTV, the problem is that every bump I hit the window drops a bit. In fact I can take my hand and push the window down into the door. Any ideas on what's up? I did get a replacement regulator with the car when I bought it. I also attempted to pull the panel off and take a look, I just can't figure how to pull off the window crank. Thanks

cor · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Your window crank has possible loose some of it's 'teeth'...

To pull off the window crank, you have to unscrew item 9:

When you have to replace the regulator this drawing might help:

howieb4 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:32 AM

Hi Cor, thanks for the info. The crank has all its teeth, and it spins when I push down on the window. I was hoping that maybe my regulator is okay and that it only needs some adjusting. I haven't pulled the panel yet, so maybe things will be more apparent when its off.