E36, slow windows, Lubrication
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Printed Date: 14-May-2024 at 21:29
Topic: E36, slow windows, Lubrication
Posted By: thelord
Subject: E36, slow windows, Lubrication
Date Posted: 18-February-2006 at 14:07
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Hi, My M3 Convertible has not been used much for the last few months, enjoying the sun today. However every time I put the roof up the front windows go half way then go down as if something is stopping them. I have also noticed, when I open the doors the windows are not going down far enough and are catching slightly on the top rubber. What can I do? I have tried GT85, its a teflon spray for bike chains, I thought it might adhere to the rubber, but its not helping (it did remove loads of dirt though!) Is there a spcific lubricant for the rubber seals on windows? ------------- E36 M3 Evo Convertible Estoril Blue 2000 2 tone leather |
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Posted By: thelord
Date Posted: 18-February-2006 at 14:09
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Sorry just noticed its not a tech forum, I will post elsewhere! ------------- E36 M3 Evo Convertible Estoril Blue 2000 2 tone leather |
Posted By: kash
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 16:35
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I had the same problem with my E36 coupe, I posted the same question on this site and was advised to take the door cards off clean all the runners and window mechanisim with wd40 and re-greese them with copper-slip, while I did all of that I also lubricated the rubbers which your talking about with WD40, It all worked a treat for me. ------------- kashiskash |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 18:04
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There's a BMW lubricant for sale from Dealers for this purpose. Also helps windows drop on door open even when it's mega chilly. ------------- 
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Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 18:09
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I've read somewhere that talcum powder is good for easing sticking windows! Not tried it myself. ------------- My 635's.  
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Posted By: pma1ums
Date Posted: 27-February-2006 at 05:52
this man is spot on with the answer http://www.logun.org/window_fix.htm - window_fix this mite help you out aswell ------------- its a dogs world out there |
kash wrote: