molly Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 the pane of glass has come out of the rubber seal which holds it into the mechanism. I have tried to push it back in again but as soon as you wind down the window it pops out again. How do I fix it so that it doesn't come loose?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 A bit of a fiddly job. You need to remove the metal channel from the winder mechanism, which is an AWKWARD job, needing the door trim panel off, and remove the 2 round clips which are on the outside (ie nearer the doorskin than to you!) It is very possible the channel is in bit/become a pile of rust etc, in which case you need a good replacement. To fit the glass in the channel does require a hefty whack with a large rubber mallet, otherwise it will just come out again. Best bet if you are unsure is to bo to a Triumph meeting and buy somebody who has done it a few times a beer or 2! Or instructions (better than mine) from a good restoration guide.CheersClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eel077 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Molly,I used to run taxis (FX4s that is) and the windows were push down pull up - real state of the art. The handle was attatched to the glass by a piece of rubber being trapped between the aluminium handle and the glass. These frequently came off and were a pure bitch to get back on. I found that the most lasting method was to use a cutting of rubber inner tube over the edge of the glass and using a rubber mallet give the aluminium piece a good hammering on to the glass. Care obviously has to be taken but it will take a fair clout. The trick is to get it on there without actually stretching the rubber if possible. I assume that the attachment you are talking about is of the same type so might be worth a try. That said I know that there are guys on the forum that will have first hand experience of your problem.Regards,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I had a loose door glass on one of my Coupes, trying to pop the glass back into the bottom channel resulted in the window exploding in my hands, not fun. I no longer fit the channel by the original method, I leave out the rubber and set the glass into the channel using sealant. Be sure to use one which goes-off fully, some are intended to form a skin and remain soft underneath. Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Bill,What a great idea that is - I'll try it next time. Mine are wedged in with some strips of hosepipe at present!Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 thanks everyone, I will try to fix it tommorow!Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Quoted from cliftyhanger To fit the glass in the channel does require a hefty whack with a large rubber mallet, otherwise it will just come out again. Best bet if you are unsure is to bo to a Triumph meeting and buy somebody who has done it a few times a beer or 2!Hmm, so get someone tanked up, give them a mallet and tell them to give a sheet of glass a whack? Doesn't sound like a great idea to me! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire4me Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 You can buy me a few beers to do yours if you like retro.... Would need a bed for the night too of course ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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