Posted by Smooth Operator on November 27, 00 at 11:20:17:
In Reply to: Re: power window blues posted by Mike P on November 27, 00 at 06:31:53:
: I just rebuilt my '88 tailgate window last winter.
: Mine quit going up smoothly and ended up going up crooked (leaning to one side). Turns out the metal track/sash assembly on the bottom of the glass was gone. Literally it was laying in the bottom of the tailgate, totally rusted. I bought a new one from GM ($40-$50 or so) and a HUGE roll of the rubbery/asphalt gasket stuff that isolates the glass from the track/sash ($40). The arms that raise the glass were actually running right on the glass. Only one of the little plastic wheels was still there. Those wear out and quit turning, which makes the motor work harder to go up and down. So, check the little wheels, they're available from GM. And clean and lube the tracks and make sure the sash is still in good shape.
: BTW - If anyone needs a few feet of the glass mount gasket stuff, I'd be thrilled to sell you only what you need for a couple bucks. GM only sells the stuff in 50-100ft rolls. email me if you're interested. perakim@trusjoist.com
Mike,
Rebuilt my tailgate window operator on my old 89 about 18 months ago and ran into the same problem with GM selling the rubber gasket that holds the window in the track in 50-100ft rolls. What I did was go to a big chain auto glass place, told him what I needed and he cut a 5 ft piece of it off a roll for me and sent me on my way. Did not charge me either. For you other guys facing this problem, try this route if you need to replace the rubber gasket.
SO