TR7 Window winder mechanism

[TReslaV8]

My passenger window is very stiff when winding up or down. I assume it is due to a lack of lubrication. What grease/oil is recommended? Anyone any experience of this?

 

Thanks

 

David

[nang]

Try some graphite powder on the runners/guides between the glass and felts. You don't want grease or oil here, it will only pick up dust. Try this first before going inside.

Tony.

[RobPearce]

My Vitesse's passenger window seized up completely, which seemed to be because the U-channel rubber/felt inserts had expanded until they clamped it solid. New ones fixed it. But as Tony says, worth a try with a dry lubricant first.

[Howard]

I had exactly the same problem on my 7. When I took the mechanism out the gear mechanism was totally shot. The metal teeth are made of something that is softer than plasticine and had become totally distorted - I still have the old one somewhere so will try and post a photo in the next few days.

Its likely that you will need to replace the entire mechanism to sort the issue. The difficult part was holding the window up while removing/reinstalling the mechanism. Not having a spare pair of hand I resorted to using a small "G" cramp with a sheet of rubber between the cramps and the glass.

Cheers

Howard

 

[TReslaV8]

Many thanks all, as suggested I will try the graphite first before stripping the door down, but fear it will be the bigger job. Still not going anywhere in it anytime soon, so could be a suitable distraction (bank holidays in the mid 20s, and roof down classic car drives probably not a wise thing to do!).

[Beans]

I have also seen a few winding mechanisms that had a dry/rusty winder axle