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Mar 18, 2011 2:58 pm
Mar 18, 2011 2:58 pm
Subject: Re: Window regulator/winder mechanism
I understand the mechanism as follows: The outer side of the spring presses against the inside of the cap when the lever is not turned and is reduced in circumference slightly when turned. If so, I assume you need a new cap. As pressing a new one is to expensive (tooling cost) I would have one made on a lathe. If the walls are a bit thicker (to the outside, assuming it still fits in the door) it is stiffer and even better.
Alistair: for better understanding you might add the image of the cap too
I understand the mechanism as follows: The outer side of the spring presses against the inside of the cap when the lever is not turned and is reduced in circumference slightly when turned. If so, I assume you need a new cap. As pressing a new one is to expensive (tooling cost) I would have one made on a lathe. If the walls are a bit thicker (to the outside, assuming it still fits in the door) it is stiffer and even better.
Alistair: for better understanding you might add the image of the cap too