Window alignment, how difficult?

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Steely
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Window alignment, how difficult?

Post by Steely » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:56 pm

Hi, picked up an MGF today that needs both windows aligning, I came across a guide (PDFs & write up) that pointed out the various adjustments, looked like 4 or 5 adjustments can be made, I worry (from past experience) that I might make it worse than it already is, is it as difficult as it looks ?
The car is also due a service and needs brake discs and pads, an advisory on mot I think mainly due to it standing for a long time and not being used much in the last year, so if anyone can suggest a good garage/mechanic South Birmingham area (I am near Longbridge) ?

Thanks, Paul.
Fleet: 1998 MGF / 2002 Saab 93 convertible / 1970 Triumph GT6 mk2 / 1984 Mini 25th anniversary / 1976 BMW 1502/1800

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Re: Window alignment, how difficult?

Post by daz » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:02 pm

I find the windows a night mare, I can't get them close :cry: what was the brake advisory for? It could just need to good drive with a bit of brake dragging to clean them off.

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Re: Window alignment, how difficult?

Post by Steely » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:13 pm

It was an advisory on the last mot too, they are badly pitted, although after driving a little they now feel fine and responsive, but they will need replacing in the near future anyway.
The window is my main concern, there is a gap on the drivers side that will let in water :-(
Any advise on where to take it ?
Fleet: 1998 MGF / 2002 Saab 93 convertible / 1970 Triumph GT6 mk2 / 1984 Mini 25th anniversary / 1976 BMW 1502/1800

Steely
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Re: Window alignment, how difficult?

Post by Steely » Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:49 am

Window alignment was just window stops on both sides, removed the door panels and found the old plastic stops in the bottom of the door, replaced with the later versions and both windows are sorted :-)
Fleet: 1998 MGF / 2002 Saab 93 convertible / 1970 Triumph GT6 mk2 / 1984 Mini 25th anniversary / 1976 BMW 1502/1800

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