73 left window regulator

[cbrunberg]

Hey I need a 73 240 left window regulator and does anyone know if it's easy to r & r?

[240ZX]

Try calling Motorsport Auto for new stuff or go to a Pic-a-part and pull one out. If you go to a Pic-a-part and pull one out you'll gain the experience and won't dork up your Z if you f_ _k up something. It's not hard R & R, but requires patients.

[peterc]

The regulators are fairly easy to R&R, although you have to remove the window to get at it. Stripping one from a junker is a great way to learn how to do it.

If you can't find one at a junk yard and a replacements are too expensive you might want to try and fix yours. Usually its just a few of the splines that have worn down from years of over tightening. If you have access to a MIG welder you just have to rebuild the tips. Spot weld the tips and then grind the welds down to the desired shape and size.

I did my drivers side regulator (they seem to always be the ones that go) 2 years ago and it works fine.

Cheers,

Peter

[cbrunberg]

Thanks peterc I'm a welder by trade, if the price is too steep I might try your remedy.:classic:

Carl