Sticking rear window

[adpsimpson]

I've finally entered the realm of surf-owners by replacing the rear exhaust section and attempting to fix a sticking rear window... Didn't have much success with the rear window, it's a bit smoother now but no faster, guess it needs a new motor (Richard, you get my email?)

Anyway so long as the motor fits that's maybe the least of my worries, as the runners are badly corroded. I've stuck a picture below. The window seal must be letting in a lot of water as the whole runner mechanism was soaking wet (it's been raining again/still). I've used liberal amounts of grease and WD40 on each bit of the mechanism but obviously it needs more than that.

So, should I be replacing the seal? Are the runners cleanable, or should they be replaced? The rest of the mechanism isn't so bad. Thanks all



Closeup of the same thing:

[wishbone]

Could try removing the window and cleaning the runners with a wire brush bit in a drill.

Rob.

[adpsimpson]

Cool, will try that. Is there anything I can do to stop water leaking down the window? Would replacing the seal help? Or is there any way to tighten it in against the glass?

[wishbone]

Yes replace the seal. Did mine the same time I replaced the mech. Main dealer for the seal. Not too expensive If I remember right. I think I posted the price I paid somewhere on this site, but search isn't working for me right now.

Rob