windows are loose
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From: Stevens Point WI 54481
Car: Original rust free 1985 Firebird
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.08
windows are loose
i read the article on door rattles and stuff but i just dont understand why my windows are so loose. My weatherstripping on the door is good but my window leaks in the car wash. I just got new window sweeps inner and outer havnt put them on till i know exactly what else i need. i can physically push on my widow when it is all the way up? will the sweeps stop this or is something else wrong insde my doors i have power windows. Any help????????? summers coming gotta get it fixed
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From: Sacramento
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
Re: windows are loose
Remove the door top plastic. There should be two metal pieces with felt on the end that push against the window. If they are missing the window will flop all over the place.
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From: Milwaukee
Car: 86 TRANS AM
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt/3.73
Re: windows are loose
Those metal peices that push up against the window that push on the window so the window will stay in the correct place. They might be loose or from wear might not be up against the window. Take the plastic peice off the door and see if there is any gaps between the window and the and the felt on the metal brackets. If there is a gap loosen the bolt that holds the bracket and push the bracket upgainst the window when it is up. Becareful there is not too much pressure against the window if you have power windows, it will put too much stress on the motor. If you do not have power windows then it does not matter as much.
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From: Stevens Point WI 54481
Car: Original rust free 1985 Firebird
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: windows are loose
I havnt taken the doors off yet my window sweeps are shot so i got some new one but i will look at that slide thanks for the imput i will post the fix when i do it this week.
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Car: 88 GTA "Cocaine"
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: windows are loose
take the whole door panel off and tighten everything
these cars are pro for loose windows
also check the motors and the weak rivets that hold them together
I weld mine
these cars are pro for loose windows
also check the motors and the weak rivets that hold them together
I weld mine
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From: Stevens Point WI 54481
Car: Original rust free 1985 Firebird
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: windows are loose
Will do! Thanks for the info! I have to work on my car outside unless its in storage and its supposed to snow here so i hope it clears up i wanna get this done I will let everyone what i had to do. Thanks Again for the info.
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