What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[DMC-81]

Today I removed the passenger window motor. It was broken in the typical spot, the plastic elbow:

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I also removed the toll booth window for cleaning.
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That glob of urethane on the bottom right was catching on the outer door skin during window travel and made the window stick and go out of alignment at the top of the travel. I trimmed it flush.

All clean for eventual tinting.
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Tomorrow I'll put the new motor in.

[DMC5180]

As long as the window is out, you may want to verify the carrier is glued in the correct location. It should be centered between the two dimples in the glass.


Dennis

[DMC-81]

As long as the window is out, you may want to verify the carrier is glued in the correct location. It should be centered between the two dimples in the glass.


Dennis

Thanks Dennis. I'll check that for sure.

Do you know if the guide channels should be lubed with anything. Others have suggested silicone spray or dry silicone lube. They don't seem to have been lubed originally, so I don't know if they should be, or just left dry.

Thanks.

[DMC5180]

I'll differ that to Dave Swingle. He's had lots of experience with the drop glass work.


Dennis

[DMC5180]

Dana,

Check out post #2 and #4 here:

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?73...l=1#post106900

[DMC-81]

Great! That's very helpful. Thanks

[DMC5180]

Btw: it looks like someone got a little carried away with the urethane. That doesn't look factory to me.
You can certainly see the difference when referencing the photos in the #4 post in that reference thread.


Dennis

[DMC-81]

Btw: it looks like someone got a little carried away with the urethane. That doesn't look factory to me.
You can certainly see the difference when referencing the photos in the #4 post in that reference thread.


Dennis

I see the difference. Actually, on my window, the black stripe is satin black paint, applied to the inside. I wonder if that is factory for early to mid 81s?

[Patrick C]

Actually, on my window, the black stripe is satin black paint, applied to the inside. I wonder if that is factory for early to mid 81s?

Nope.

[berickson926]

PO had put a set of cheap aftermarket wheels on the car before I bought it. Today I finally finished my project of snagging a set of OE wheels, getting them powder coated and new tires mounted!

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