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The rubber groove for the window
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:30 pm
by Li7hium
Hey guys,
The rubber groove that the window slides up and down against on the drivers door has been pushed up by the window so that an excess of rubber is at the top of the quarter window, where it meets the windshield pillars when the door is closed.
I'm tempted to simply cut back the excess and heat seal the ends so that it is flush again.
Do I have any other options?
Matt
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:48 pm
by Bevan
Take off the door trim and pull it back down?
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:57 pm
by Andrew
Take it back to the previous owner for a warranty claim
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:33 pm
by Mick93
Andrews right you paid enough for it make him get you a new one. Remember he is so rich he can afford a titanium. Just go buy a new one from Mazda it probably dosen't cost heaps
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:34 pm
by Li7hium
Hey guys,
First time taking her apart.
Jeez Craig, how many freaking dirt roads did you travel in her?
Did as Bevan suggested, had fun taking the window out, fairly logical and intuitive process. The rubber groove was then able to pulled down with a mild amount of effort, and now things are looking flush again.
Time to go and have a shot at the aerial now
Having fun!
Matt
Re:
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:02 pm
by Craig
Li7hium wrote:Jeez Craig, how many freaking dirt roads did you travel in her?
That my friend is the infamous punt run on many an occasion!
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:38 am
by StanTheMan
that would be at least 3 years running with a few reccie runs included
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:09 am
by Garry
Dont mention the punt run! I'm still cleaning the dust out from the inside of my car 2 years after the event.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:12 pm
by jules
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:22 am
by Li7hium
Hey guys,
The fix was temporary, the groove has risen back up again.
So will be making the same adjustments again tomorrow night, when I am doing the centre dash replacement.
What kind of lube can I use inside the groove to assist with the windows going up without catching? I am concerned that some lubes will eat into the rubber.
Now this is going to provoke a response, but I'll ask anyways...
Will KY do the job effectively or should I use something else?
Matt
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:58 am
by Bevan
Err, umm, i'll probably get nailed for this but to help ya anyways...
The KY would dry out...unless you somehow kept it moist...
As dirty as it sounds, it's true.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:07 pm
by Okibi
Grab a can of "Nulon Ezi-Glide" from stoopercrap autos etc.
http://www.nulon.com.au/prod_EZI330_ezi_glide.htm
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:09 pm
by Li7hium
Perfect! Thanks Okibi, will make trip to retailer tomorrow afternoon.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:16 pm
by Okibi
Good for fixing stuck zippers too.
Now you can put that KY to better use.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:42 pm
by Gilly71
I just use a bit of baby powder, doesn't leave marks on the window and stops the felt from gooping up.
