Basically just trying to reattach the guide tube for the threaded rod to the back of the winder. Not sure how get it to slide back on as the tubing is v stiff. Any tips?
Help needed with window winder mechanism
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danmetallic
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Help needed with window winder mechanism
Basically just trying to reattach the guide tube for the threaded rod to the back of the winder. Not sure how get it to slide back on as the tubing is v stiff. Any tips?
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Re: Help needed with window winder mechanism
Is that plastic tube? If so warm it with a hot air paint stripper or hair drier
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Re: Help needed with window winder mechanism
itchyfeet wrote:Is that plastic tube? If so warm it with a hot air paint stripper or hair drier
Great minds! Am just about to try that.
Another picture showing it more clearly.
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Re: Help needed with window winder mechanism
Thanks itchyfeet, that did the trick. Now just time to clean re grease and reassembly. Then the other side.
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