Need help with driver side front window

[Al Gray]

It sure has been a while since I last posted. In October 2005 my son, Sean, totaled his 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT. I have since given him my 1992 525i. I put some bucks in the car. Rebuilt the transmission, new radiator and lines, fixed the front end, new tires and FINALLY had that insidious oil leak fixed emenating from the oil cannister. The car leaks nothing now.

However, I have a new problem. I fixed the door brake on the front drivers door. Now the window glass has some how detached itself from the window mechanism. I have the window up now. But if you try to roll it down it gets cock eyed and I am not sure how to fix it. Any remedies out therre guys? I sure would appreciate any help

Also, my son wants to put 18 inch M parrallel wheels and tires on the car. I have read a bunch of cautionary threads about tire size and I am against it. Tell me why I am write or wrong.

I just turned 59 and I am still a car nut and a BMW nut. But I can be taught. I just need some advice about the window glass.

Al Gray

[RTLoui]

The window detachment I'll look into because I don't remember if it is seated or epoxied on the E34, but as for the wheels are they staggard or all one size?

[Al Gray]

The window detachment I'll look into because I don't remember if it is seated or epoxied on the E34, but as for the wheels are they staggard or all one size?

Probably an aftermarket knockoff. I am concerned because the wheels dent easily if you hit a pot hole.

[Kalevera]

Hi Al,

The regulator uses two arms to move a set of white plastic sliders that each have their own metal track at the bottom of the window. It's quite common for them to break, either because the window is under too much stress, or the plastic fatigues over time. The metal clip that retains the ball jointed regulator arm in the plastic clip can also pop out and disjoin the two.

Remove the door panel and have a look.

I'll get a few pictures up...

Alright, photoshop is acting up, so I didn't edit these down and they're about a meg a piece.

When reinstalling the clip (#3), use a set of channel locks to seat the clip -- if the clip isn't fully seated, the jointed end will pop out of the plastic slider within a few lifts of the window.

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr1.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr2.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr3.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr4.jpg



best, whit

[Al Gray]

Whit,

Thanks for the quick response. Does BMA sell these white plastic sliders? Right now, I am so tired and pissed that I am just putting everything back. I have had these door panels off before but I just found out again what a pain in the ass they are to put on and take off until you remember the little tricks. Thanks for your help.

Al

Hi Al,

The regulator uses two arms to move a set of white plastic sliders that each have their own metal track at the bottom of the window. It's quite common for them to break, either because the window is under too much stress, or the plastic fatigues over time. The metal clip that retains the ball jointed regulator arm in the plastic clip can also pop out and disjoin the two.

Remove the door panel and have a look.

I'll get a few pictures up...

Alright, photoshop is acting up, so I didn't edit these down and they're about a meg a piece.

When reinstalling the clip (#3), use a set of channel locks to seat the clip -- if the clip isn't fully seated, the jointed end will pop out of the plastic slider within a few lifts of the window.

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr1.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr2.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr3.jpg

http://www.bimmer.info/~lowell/tr4.jpg



best, whit

[shogun]

Yes, BMA sell them, or the local dealer, cost only a few $

[Alexlind123]

M-pars are sexy.

[GJPinAU]

Also, my son wants to put 18 inch M parrallel wheels and tires on the car. I have read a bunch of cautionary threads about tire size and I am against it. Tell me why I am write or wrong.

You are right! I've already replaced an 18" after I hit something. Go for a 17.

[Al Gray]

When I took the door panel off the car I was poking around the bottom of the door and I found this metal clip. Not knowing what it was I put it aside. I received the new wiindow sliders from BMA this week and they had the same type of metal clip on the new sldiers. Obviously one of the old sliders is missing that clip and therefore the window is messed up.

Thanks for all your help. Another problem solved.

It sure has been a while since I last posted. In October 2005 my son, Sean, totaled his 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT. I have since given him my 1992 525i. I put some bucks in the car. Rebuilt the transmission, new radiator and lines, fixed the front end, new tires and FINALLY had that insidious oil leak fixed emenating from the oil cannister. The car leaks nothing now.

However, I have a new problem. I fixed the door brake on the front drivers door. Now the window glass has some how detached itself from the window mechanism. I have the window up now. But if you try to roll it down it gets cock eyed and I am not sure how to fix it. Any remedies out therre guys? I sure would appreciate any help

Also, my son wants to put 18 inch M parrallel wheels and tires on the car. I have read a bunch of cautionary threads about tire size and I am against it. Tell me why I am write or wrong.

I just turned 59 and I am still a car nut and a BMW nut. But I can be taught. I just need some advice about the window glass.

Al Gray

[Paul in NZ]

if you do go mpars try to get a genuine set...gulp