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Author:  Steam [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:26 am ]
Post subject:  Front Quarter vent window issues.
Following on from the 'Staying cool in summer' thread a few have mentioned the Quarter vent works well.
Unfortunately the drivers side has problems.
The vent flaps around when open as it falls off the bottom pivot. I assume from parts diagrams that there is supposed to be a stud attached to the glass frame that is nyloc nutted to a bracket on the door window frame.
Mine has a hole in the bottom of the glass frame and a very short stud in the door frame, I assume the stud has sheared off??
I suppose I have to take the door and widow frame to pieces to fix it, that is assuming the parts are even available.
It relocates back on to the stud OK, which allows it to close and seal fine, just cannot open it which is why I haven't bothered about it.
Any Hints or advice appreciated.
Author:  Gambo [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
I have some spare quarter windows if you need some parts (located in Wollongong). The rubbers/felts are gone but the rest are ok. Happy for you to just take them.


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Author:  winabbey [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 12:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
Steam wrote:
I assume from parts diagrams that there is supposed to be a stud attached to the glass frame that is nyloc nutted to a bracket on the door window frame.

That's correct. The stud is part of the glass frame.

To stop the quarter vent flapping around tension is applied through nylon washers and metal spacers where the stud locates, plus firm operation of the top hinge (a gentle hammer of the hinge pin will tighten it, or get a new hinge).

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Author:  simon k [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
my stud broke off a few months ago too - it should be OK to have it TIG welded back on if you get desperate
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
A common problem I've seen with these windows is the frame stretches away from the glass. So after you have finally managed to replace the #@$&!*! rubber, the frame drags the rubber out of the door at the bottom if opened much.
So mine stay closed now.
Author:  Bill B [ Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
drmini in aust wrote:
A common problem I've seen with these windows is the frame stretches away from the glass. So after you have finally managed to replace the #@$&!*! rubber, the frame drags the rubber out of the door at the bottom if opened much.
So mine stay closed now.


But the passenger always opens the window before you can say "DON'T" OPEN THE ....

Just like they always slam their door when it can be closed easily....
Author:  Steam [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
Thanks all for your replies.
Having read all I will leave well alone and keep it closed.
If I ever have cause to pull the door to bits in the future I may tackle it then.
Author:  Hobson [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Front Quarter vent window issues.
Bill B wrote:
drmini in aust wrote:
A common problem I've seen with these windows is the frame stretches away from the glass. So after you have finally managed to replace the #@$&!*! rubber, the frame drags the rubber out of the door at the bottom if opened much.
So mine stay closed now.


But the passenger always opens the window before you can say "DON'T" OPEN THE ....

Just like they always slam their door when it can be closed easily....


Easy fix, keep the passenger door locked. :twisted:
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