Pete Arnold Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Immediately after passing the MoT yesterday the driver's side window on my Vitesse jammed after winding it down about an inch so I've spent this afternoon investigating the problem. As can be seen in my "picture 1" a piece (arrowed) is hanging loose from the regulator assembly. Initially I thought the other end had come unbolted from somewhere. However I eventually realised thst this loose piece is actually part of the channel assembly in which the glass sits. Looking at "picture 2" you can see where it should be fixed along the bottom of the channel assembly. As the part is no longer available, I am hoping that it can be fixed by welding and I have tried to measure the space (approx 3.75") between the two pieces. Does any other Herald/Vitesse owner currently have easy access to their window mechanism who could check this space for me? Any help welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 had a look at mine 89mm paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 27 minutes ago, Pete Arnold said: Does any other Herald/Vitesse owner currently have easy access to their window mechanism I did have yesterday morning but it's all enclosed again now... That said, I have a spare lying around somewhere, I think, but I see foshi's already measure one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) just done a check on the other door showing 89mm Edited September 10, 2022 by foshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Pete Arnold said: As can be seen in my "picture 1" a piece (arrowed) is hanging loose from the regulator assembly. Initially I thought the other end had come unbolted from somewhere. However I eventually realised thst this loose piece is actually part of the channel assembly in which the glass sits. Looking at "picture 2" you can see where it should be fixed along the bottom of the channel assembly. As the part is no longer available, I am hoping that it can be fixed by welding and I have tried to measure the space (approx 3.75") between the two pieces. Does any other Herald/Vitesse owner currently have easy access to their window mechanism who could check this space for me? I think this piece was originally spot welded to the channel so maybe you can match up the two pieces using the marks left on them (might need a mirror)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Arnold Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Many thanks to both foshi and glang for coming up trumps with the info I needed. I'll have a chat with my friendly welder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 You will be wanting to remove the channel from the glass for welding, so make a note of the alignment on there. When you put it back on, you'll be surprised at how near the front of the glass that channel needs to be, otherwise the lifter mechanism runs out of slot before the glass is fully up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 agree with rob replaced some years ago on clean replacement glass, no markings to follow puts the glass right out of level if not set in correct position paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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