If i wanted to replace this myself, is it hard to do?
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It would be "helpful" to know what kind of car you are talking about. I assume from your name that it is a Camaro but is it a 1967 or a 2002. Big difference.
Suggestion, put your car information in your signature.2002 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
A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"
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If you have a 4th gen (more likely since they have power window motor problems) then go to www.shbox.com. Great resource site! There's a window motor replacement guide with pictures and good instructions. I haven't done it myself, but a number of guys here have. Next time mine goes out, I'm doing it myself. A dealership will charge around $330 for this work. You can pick up a motor for around $40-$50 with a lifetime warranty at advance auto or auto track I think...one of those stores.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 GTP
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F-body doors are a pain. Shortly after I got my car I was bored so I followed Shoebox's instructions and drilled out the rivets on both power window motors, replacing them with SS bolts and locknuts. When my drivers side motor finally failed, it was quick and simple to pop in a new one.
I also drilled out the rivets holding my door glass to the window rail in both doors, and replaced the rivets with SS bolts and locknuts.
My doors are really easy to maintain now. Heck, I could have the motor and the entire window out in just a few minutes.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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Originally posted by TraceZF-body doors are a pain. Shortly after I got my car I was bored so I followed Shoebox's instructions and drilled out the rivets on both power window motors, replacing them with SS bolts and locknuts. When my drivers side motor finally failed, it was quick and simple to pop in a new one.
I also drilled out the rivets holding my door glass to the window rail in both doors, and replaced the rivets with SS bolts and locknuts.
My doors are really easy to maintain now. Heck, I could have the motor and the entire window out in just a few minutes.Steve
79 FSJ - most expensive AMC Jeep ever Mods
87 GN - its just a 6... Mods
93 Z28 - slightly tweaked Mods
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Oh, you had rivets? I wish I had rivets. The stock driver's side motor had 3 screws with nuts on them...that were TAC WELDED TO THE SCREWS!! I'd love to get ahold of the genius that thought that one up.
Just deal with it baby.
Just kidding I would want to kick someones a$$ if that happen to me.
Blazer
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I know when I changed my driver window motor...as mentioned before, it was a real PITA. Im not sure of everyone elses car, but the window regulator was riveted to the door itself, then the window motor was also riveted to the regulator. Luckily since I bolted it in after repair, the 2nd replacement wasnt as bad but still sucked. I dont know what GM made the rivets out of...but they should make the whole car out of it....dang things just about didnt want to be ground off.LarryMow-93 V6 Firebird-No engine mods-Z06 Wheels, '98 Taillights,'98 Center Console-SLP fan switch-BMR STB, F/R Swaybars, PHB,LCA,Torque Arm, SFC, Bilsteins, Eibachs....www.cardomain.com/ride/2489691/1
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Originally posted by LarryMowI know when I changed my driver window motor...as mentioned before, it was a real PITA. Im not sure of everyone elses car, but the window regulator was riveted to the door itself, then the window motor was also riveted to the regulator. Luckily since I bolted it in after repair, the 2nd replacement wasnt as bad but still sucked. I dont know what GM made the rivets out of...but they should make the whole car out of it....dang things just about didnt want to be ground off.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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