Both of my window motors are about dead. Has anyone ever changed one and is it difficult to do? I know the spring in there is really tough to deal with so I am debating on whether or not trying to change it myself or just take it into the dealer. Keep in mind they want $200 per window to install it. Seems kinda steep. What do you guys think?
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NEW: 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring
1992 Caviler Z24 -Winter car
1999 Firebird
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It is a brease to do. You will need a hand drill to drill out the rivets though.
http://csce.uark.edu/~jgbertr/rb/alt...ndowmotor.html2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning
1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD
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Hey thanks...I'll probably give it a whirl tonight. Wish me luck!Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28
It is a brease to do. You will need a hand drill to drill out the rivets though.
http://csce.uark.edu/~jgbertr/rb/alt...ndowmotor.htmlNEW: 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring
1992 Caviler Z24 -Winter car
1999 Firebird
Ram air hood
Full Borla catback exhaust
K&N air filter
Headers
WS6 air box
Shift kit
IntakeComment
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Just make sure you apply a good amount of white lithuim grease to the new gear when you install the new motor. It will help keep everything lubricated and prevent premature burnout.
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Curious...
Would silicone or graphite be better? Being that Lithium Grease attracts all sorts of dirt and all.Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTPComment
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Curious...
Are there any window motors we can install that DON'T suck?Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
Current Ride: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited - spec.B #312 of 500Comment
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Got mine at an Advanced Auto Parts store. 2nd time replacing it. Good thing it has a warranty... brought the old one in with the receipt, and the gave me me a new one, no hassles.1995 Firebird Formula
(A4 3.23)Ram Air w/ K&N, TransGo Shift Kit w/3 washers
,SLP~Shorty headers, LoudMouth, Air Foil, LineLocks. Catco Cat. Hypertech 160. TB Bypass. MSD~8.5mm. Walbro 255lph. FT MAF ends. LT4KM. BMR~Adj LCA's, Rear sway, Panhard rod. HAL QA1 rear shocks. Random Tech adj TQ arm. Nitto NT555R's. Covered in Zaino. 13.466@103.85 N/A. [1.948 60' 
13.410 @ 102.66 11/20/05]Comment
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Sounds like we should start modding and suping up our window motors
Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
Current Ride: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited - spec.B #312 of 500Comment
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I replaced mine with a Pep Boy's lifetime warranty unit back in '00 and no problems since. The passenger side is still the factory one. 124K miles.Comment
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It's a little ridiculous to have to change both motors when the car only has 32k on it. I'll make sure mines comes with a warranty. So Advanced Auto Parts does give you a warranty then? I know Auto Zone won't, so that's good to know! ThanksNEW: 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring
1992 Caviler Z24 -Winter car
1999 Firebird
Ram air hood
Full Borla catback exhaust
K&N air filter
Headers
WS6 air box
Shift kit
IntakeComment
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Originally posted by Joe 1320
..... The passenger side is still the factory one. 124K miles.
Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
Current Ride: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited - spec.B #312 of 500Comment
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My driver's side just past 102K....Gimme a few years and I may outlast ya!..... The passenger side is still the factory one. 124K miles.
Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTPComment
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My passenger is the original factory one
But, shortly after I got the car I the drivers side failed. I hit 62,000mi 2weeks ago and had to replace the drivers side again. Looks like I got about 2 years out of the Advance Auto Parts motor. Only took me like 30mins, since all the drilling is in the first install. Just remember to save your receipt.1995 Firebird Formula
(A4 3.23)Ram Air w/ K&N, TransGo Shift Kit w/3 washers ,SLP~Shorty headers, LoudMouth, Air Foil, LineLocks. Catco Cat. Hypertech 160. TB Bypass. MSD~8.5mm. Walbro 255lph. FT MAF ends. LT4KM. BMR~Adj LCA's, Rear sway, Panhard rod. HAL QA1 rear shocks. Random Tech adj TQ arm. Nitto NT555R's. Covered in Zaino. 13.466@103.85 N/A. [1.948 60' 13.410 @ 102.66 11/20/05]Comment
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no power window
yeah mine doesn't have power windows, but i want to put some in there. i got a friend that good with wires and all. i can get get parts off old firebird so, anyone think it will work or be worth the time.
97 Firebird, 3.8 5 spdComment
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The '94 Z28 that I just purchased needs both sides done.
They work but keep stopping as they go up ... gotta wait untill the relay cools & hit it again ... and again .. and....
REALLY nice when going through toll booths ....in a downpour.....!
Had the passenger side on the '00 done within the first year.. under warranty..
SHEESH !!!!!!
Gordon Arnold - '00 WS6 T/A - SoldComment
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