n/s window mechanism

[gchild]

hi all does anyone know where i can get a nearside window mechanism for my 350i wedge . The thing thats gone is the flange that holds the window in place the actual motor is fine as is the window, but the flange has opened to the extent that the window will fall out. the flange has been put in a vice in the attempt to close it but it just springs open again. If anyone has any ideas or contacts i would be most grateful
gary

[ed_crouch]

Can yer give us a bit more detail on the "flange" - Im not sure what you mean!

I guess you mean the lifter bar that grips the bottom of the window pane??

Most of the window stuff is Rover SD1, and reasonably priced parts (not often I say this!!) can be had from Rimmers, as they bought a large shipment of parts made in India (I havent sampled the quality myself...).

Ed.

[ihouston]

Yes I second that try Rimmers - I got two window motors from them for my Wedge - both new just over £20 each and perfect for the job - I am sure they will sort out the parts you need - my parts came next day as well. Good price right parts excellent service.
Cheers
Ian

[gchild]

Hi Guys
Thanks for getting back to me,yes the bit i mean (flange)is the part that holds the bottom of the window,i have emailed Rimmer Bros and hope they can help,i found a wedge being broken up but it is a 1985 and mine is 1988 series 2,so not to sure if they are the same,the guy qouted me £195 + vat + postage that was for the whole thing mechanism and window complete (not the motor, i was going to try heating up the flange then trying to close it,does any of you know what type of adesive they use to bond the window in,i will wait to hear from Rimmers i think before i try heating it up.
cheers guys
Gary

[dwgriffith]

The window is wedged in with a strip of rubber sheet.

[ed_crouch]

£195 is strong!

thats basically the price for new parts!

TVRCarParts have got wedge sidescreens. I do seem to remember one side being more expensive than the other...

[ferlin]

A new mechanism can be found here:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/rimmer/rover/sd1_india...

and there is reference to the channel on this thread:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=375...

Edited by ferlin on Monday 24th March 09:17

[gchild]

hi thanks again for all the info. I will be getting in touch with rimmer bros first thing tomorrow. I had asked about this problem before and thought i had resolved it then but the quick fix solution didn't work!

hopefully, and once again with your help, i'll get it fixed this timethere's nothing worse than a wedge, roof off, with the window still up

Hope to see you all at bbwf08 for a few