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Window Regulator
- Thread starter Les
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Same problem on my C4S last week - found parts @eurocarparts genuine part for £147 but managed to get one from porsche reading for £140
Straightforward job took about 40 mins - followed these instrunctions
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...Replacing_Your_Window_Regulator_and_Motor.htm
Note: the new regulator comes with a extra stopper which should be removed otherwise the window will not open all the way down leaving about 1" glass.
Straightforward job took about 40 mins - followed these instrunctions
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...Replacing_Your_Window_Regulator_and_Motor.htm
Note: the new regulator comes with a extra stopper which should be removed otherwise the window will not open all the way down leaving about 1" glass.
I fitted an ebay one 2 years ago, no problems despite plenty of use. Just follow the pelican parts DIY, getting perfect adjustment is a bit of a faff.
You don't have to remove the airbag, I sliced my door membrane around it.
Tips? be careful not to trap your hand!!!
Oh yeah don't forget the zip tie holding the regulator cable to the door - you will get a rattle if you don't do this.
You don't have to remove the airbag, I sliced my door membrane around it.
Tips? be careful not to trap your hand!!!
Oh yeah don't forget the zip tie holding the regulator cable to the door - you will get a rattle if you don't do this.
Glasgow 911SC
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I just bought one linked below. Lifetime guarantee.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321936656053?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'll be fitting it this weekend with the help of this video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swh72qx4-sg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321936656053?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'll be fitting it this weekend with the help of this video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swh72qx4-sg
This repair kit apparently fits a 996:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PORSCHE-911-...rm:996&hash=item3ab6fee096:g:9Z4AAOSwlV9WTv3r
£42 delivered
It also says it fits 987, which makes me think the £10 987 ones will also fit 996.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-B...612825?hash=item1ea2ef5559:g:92UAAOSwHnFV0l7t
Looking at the regulators, the 987 has a different shaped bit where the motor mounts (different motor used?), otherwise looks the same as 996.
Looking at the different kits, the pulley supplied looks different between 987 and 996. The kits that say they fit both don't come with any pulleys.
Hmm I might gamble the tenner. Will inspect mine first to make sure my pulley isn't damaged.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PORSCHE-911-...rm:996&hash=item3ab6fee096:g:9Z4AAOSwlV9WTv3r
£42 delivered
It also says it fits 987, which makes me think the £10 987 ones will also fit 996.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-B...612825?hash=item1ea2ef5559:g:92UAAOSwHnFV0l7t
Looking at the regulators, the 987 has a different shaped bit where the motor mounts (different motor used?), otherwise looks the same as 996.
Looking at the different kits, the pulley supplied looks different between 987 and 996. The kits that say they fit both don't come with any pulleys.
Hmm I might gamble the tenner. Will inspect mine first to make sure my pulley isn't damaged.
Glasgow 911SC
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I was thinking the same thing. I messaged the seller of the kit and they say it won't work on a 986 / 996, but they may just be covering themselves for a potential return.
The Baron3
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I've fitted two now,one to my 996 and one to my 986. It's a PITA job but once you've done it once it's not to bad, somebody mentioned above about not removing the door airbag and cutting the membrane, personally I wouldn't do that, as you may have issues with water ingress later on, just remove air bag it's dead easy, just make sure you disconnect the battery first.
Also I personally would buy the genuine Bosch regulator, yes its more expensive, the old adage is true, buy cheap, buy twice. To caveat that, if you hardly use the car you may indeed get a few years out of the cheaper regulator, or you maybe lucky and not have any problems, but I know of at least 5 other cases of these breaking within 18mths and I personally wouldn't want to replace these on a regular basis.
Also I personally would buy the genuine Bosch regulator, yes its more expensive, the old adage is true, buy cheap, buy twice. To caveat that, if you hardly use the car you may indeed get a few years out of the cheaper regulator, or you maybe lucky and not have any problems, but I know of at least 5 other cases of these breaking within 18mths and I personally wouldn't want to replace these on a regular basis.
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