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Post by MikeyH » Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:02 pm

Took car to garage today for oil service, told me the driver's window wont go down just whirrs. Alright when I left it there :headbang: It's a cable from what I read on here. Time to look at the how to do place.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:15 pm

MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:02 pm Took car to garage today for oil service, told me the driver's window wont go down just whirrs. Alright when I left it there :headbang: It's a cable from what I read on here. Time to look at the how to do place.
Honestly, having seen a few people describe changing the cable I think I'd be looking at changing the whole regulator.
I helped bigwinn do one on Jock156's car last year and it's not too fiddly.
Just sent you a PM.
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:05 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:15 pm
MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:02 pm Took car to garage today for oil service, told me the driver's window wont go down just whirrs. Alright when I left it there :headbang: It's a cable from what I read on here. Time to look at the how to do place.
Honestly, having seen a few people describe changing the cable I think I'd be looking at changing the whole regulator.
I helped bigwinn do one on Jock156's car last year and it's not too fiddly.
Just sent you a PM.
Thank you enuff_zed, it's such a shame I don't live closer to you. :D I've replied to your PM :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:09 pm

MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:05 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:15 pm
MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:02 pm Took car to garage today for oil service, told me the driver's window wont go down just whirrs. Alright when I left it there :headbang: It's a cable from what I read on here. Time to look at the how to do place.
Honestly, having seen a few people describe changing the cable I think I'd be looking at changing the whole regulator.
I helped bigwinn do one on Jock156's car last year and it's not too fiddly.
Just sent you a PM.
Thank you enuff_zed, it's such a shame I don't live closer to you. :D I've replied to your PM :thumbsup:
Sorry been out fixing yet another zed.
Replied to you.
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Post by pvr » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:35 pm

MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:05 pm Thank you enuff_zed, it's such a shame I don't live closer to you. :D
You know the deal, free b&b and organised walking trips :lol:
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:37 pm

pvr wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:35 pm
MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:05 pm Thank you enuff_zed, it's such a shame I don't live closer to you. :D
You know the deal, free b&b and organised walking trips :lol:
Plus a very large garage, heated to tropical conditions and a river of coffee. :D
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:48 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:37 pm
pvr wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:35 pm
MikeyH wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:05 pm Thank you enuff_zed, it's such a shame I don't live closer to you. :D
You know the deal, free b&b and organised walking trips :lol:
Plus a very large garage, heated to tropical conditions and a river of coffee. :D
:rofl: :rofl: :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by MikeyH » Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:08 pm

Well, my part arrived today from enuff_zed as promised, all nicely wrapped up and boxed. Now I've got to strap on my big boy boots and get stuck into trying to fit it. He's kindly given me his phone number in case I need any help, I think he might regret that :rofl: :evil: :thumbsup: Thanks again.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by pvr » Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:12 pm

Does he still have that premium rate number?
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Post by enuff_zed » Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:29 pm

MikeyH wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:08 pm Well, my part arrived today from enuff_zed as promised, all nicely wrapped up and boxed. Now I've got to strap on my big boy boots and get stuck into trying to fit it. He's kindly given me his phone number in case I need any help, I think he might regret that :rofl: :evil: :thumbsup: Thanks again.
Ah, you'll be fine.
Take photos before you start, especially of the clamping plate at the bottom rear of the glass.
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Post by enuff_zed » Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:39 pm

Just letting you all know that there is another expert zed fixer setting up in the Torquay area.
Especially if you need window regulators replaced.
Well done MikeyH for persevering. Satisfying isn't it? :thumbsup:
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Post by MikeyH » Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:52 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:39 pm Just letting you all know that there is another expert zed fixer setting up in the Torquay area.
Especially if you need window regulators replaced.
Well done MikeyH for persevering. Satisfying isn't it? :thumbsup:
Very satisfying, I think zed fixer is stretching it a bit though and I had a lot of help from the real expert today. :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by N4LLY » Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:45 pm

Most excellent work team :thumbsup:
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Post by MikeyH » Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:55 pm

Very tiring for some reason but very happy and saved money as well. :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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