lsmaxxed

I need to replace my drivers side power window motor i need some tips advice and possibly a writeup and pics any help appreciated

sdimex

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i got a motor if u need

Ruthless909

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http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html

lsmaxxed

The hardest part looks like knowing where to drill the panel to expose the rivets, any advice on drilling the panel?

lsmaxxed

Anyone?

RPM WS6

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My advice is to follow the link that was provided already:


It will come out perfect if you follow those instructions. Once you get the door panel off, and compare what you see in front of you to the pictures in that link, it will be very obvious where to drill the access holes.

02CamZ28

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I believe I followed that link and everything worked out good

Ruthless909

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^^^ What he said.

wssix99

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Be sure to purchase a Dorman replacement motor. (A search will tell the story as to why.)

FiredUpZ28

I'd get a regulator with the motor on it and four GM rivets. Takes about an hour to do including taking the door panel off.

Dont. Just put the regulator assembly in and be done with it.

RPM WS6

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I wouldn't bother with regulator replacement unless the window isn't going up straight or sitting correctly in the door.

Ruthless909

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Why would anyone want to replace the entire regulator assembly and spend more money when only the window motor is bad?

myk

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Yup, that regulator assembly will probably accompany the car to its final resting place. Don't over-fix the car, just fix it...

wssix99

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I don't think the regulator needs to be replaced, but it does need some love. Using some Sil-Glyde to lube up the tracks and rollers will keep everything working much better. (This is the original lube for these parts and will keep the reg happy.)

lsmaxxed

Easiest thing ive done for my car

FiredUpZ28

I've heard all this before on here but seriously I've seen TONS of motors fail a year later because the regulator is not straight, worn out, or binding up. I highly recommend replacing it with the motor because its SOOO easy. No drilling into your already-weak fiberglass door needed and your not risking the window slipping and having the regulator spring unwind (talk about fuuuuun sh*t!!) either. Take my advice or leave it but I'm giving it from actual field experience not from bouncing forum to forum.

RPM WS6

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I replaced the driver's side motor on one of mine about 3 years ago. Original regulator works just fine still. Install was easy, the door has not crumbled from drilling access holes, and no horror stories have unfolded due to this repair.

This is good advice, and something I didn't remember to do last time I had the door apart. I will next time though.

AmDWs6

if you are still looking,
i just ordered the XXXX kit didn't receive it yet
there's a whole kit for the price of 325$ two dorman motors with express down kits etc.
i guess you can find a single motor at ws6store too.

rouseyss

This couldnt have come at a better time as my passenger window motor is having those symptoms listed

lsmaxxed

Its really easy to swap the motors out no problem with anything else in the door though.