I've got a '96 Disco and the latest problem is with the power window(s)... The windows freeze shut in the nasty Canadian winter and the power window motor is apparently stronger than the window raising mechanism 
I think I should change the outer window seals, but that's not the immediate problem.
Last winter, the spot welds holding the lever arm to the gear assembly on the driver's side window separated. I took the assembly out and had it MIG welded back into place. It now works fine and the motor will not be able to break the these weld beads. From the sounds coming from the front passenger side window, I'm sure this one is going to crap out too sooner than later
Anyhoo, last week, the rear passenger window on the driver's side refused to raise. After taking the power window assembly out, I found that the problem here was that the plastic (nylon / delrin ?) roller that rides in the window track had split in half and popped out of the track. This plastic roller is pinned to the lever arm that raises and lowers the window. Evidently too much pressure by the motor had crushed the little nylon roller wheel enough to crack it.
Not to my surprise, these rollers are not sold as individual units, and I am not about to pay who knows how much for a used assembly, let alone a new one.
So I am now looking for replacement roller wheels. I checked with a local plastics shop and they estimated $45 to make 1 roller... If I had a lathe I could knock one out myself in less than 25 minutes.
Anyone have any leads for replacements for this part ? I've looked on the net for similar plastic bearings but no luck so far...
Thanks !
I think I should change the outer window seals, but that's not the immediate problem.Last winter, the spot welds holding the lever arm to the gear assembly on the driver's side window separated. I took the assembly out and had it MIG welded back into place. It now works fine and the motor will not be able to break the these weld beads. From the sounds coming from the front passenger side window, I'm sure this one is going to crap out too sooner than later
Anyhoo, last week, the rear passenger window on the driver's side refused to raise. After taking the power window assembly out, I found that the problem here was that the plastic (nylon / delrin ?) roller that rides in the window track had split in half and popped out of the track. This plastic roller is pinned to the lever arm that raises and lowers the window. Evidently too much pressure by the motor had crushed the little nylon roller wheel enough to crack it.
Not to my surprise, these rollers are not sold as individual units, and I am not about to pay who knows how much for a used assembly, let alone a new one.
So I am now looking for replacement roller wheels. I checked with a local plastics shop and they estimated $45 to make 1 roller... If I had a lathe I could knock one out myself in less than 25 minutes.
Anyone have any leads for replacements for this part ? I've looked on the net for similar plastic bearings but no luck so far...
Thanks !
