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Author Topic: Got power window problems?  (Read 3139 times)

greywolf27030

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Got power window problems?
« on: August 22, 2014, 08:29:38 PM »
I want to give my recommendation for a man I found to rebuild your window regulators.  When I had a problem with my drivers side window, I contacted Roo-Sport.  They no longer keep window regulators but they gave me a contact to have them rebuilt.  His name is James Whitt, 334/343-6094.  I called him and he's a super nice guy and his communication was fantastic.  I shipped my regulator, USPS, on Thursday, he received it Saturday, repaired it and shipped it out on Monday, and I received it Wednesday.  He gave me a call to let me know it was on it's way and gave me several good installation tips.  I got it installed and it works like a new one.  I have no connection to Mr. Whitt and had no knowledge of him prior to this transaction.  I just wanted everyone to know we had a supporter out there who does great work, good communication and at a reasonable price.

Hope this helps, Jack Byrd
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theunnamed1

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Re: Got power window problems?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2014, 11:04:28 AM »
Is the cost of repair competitive with that of just replacing it with a used one?
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blueamber

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Re: Got power window problems?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2014, 01:45:32 PM »
It's always cheaper to buy a used part rather than rebuilt... the problem with the window regulators is there are certain design areas that are prone to break... a used regulator can work fine today and break tomorrow... a rebuilt one by James reinforces those weak points, adds new parts, and makes the regulator better than new.

So, a rebuilt one will last at least as long as a new one, a used one MAY last a long time.  If you buy used, just make sure the tracks are well lubricated with a water resistant lubricant, binding in the tracks contribute to regulator failure...
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greywolf27030

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Re: Got power window problems?
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2014, 09:28:30 PM »
Quote from: blueamber on August 23, 2014, 01:45:32 PM
It's always cheaper to buy a used part rather than rebuilt... the problem with the window regulators is there are certain design areas that are prone to break... a used regulator can work fine today and break tomorrow... a rebuilt one by James reinforces those weak points, adds new parts, and makes the regulator better than new.

So, a rebuilt one will last at least as long as a new one, a used one MAY last a long time.  If you buy used, just make sure the tracks are well lubricated with a water resistant lubricant, binding in the tracks contribute to regulator failure...

As an example, my passenger window worked very slowly when I got the car running.  But it was the drivers side that quit.  The passenger is fine for now.

If anything else is available, I never buy used electrical parts.

Jack Byrd.
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Jack Byrd

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Re: Got power window problems?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2014, 09:13:32 AM »
Good luck with the Capri some elec. parts can only be gotten used. John
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