CLASSIC VW- 1972 SUPER BEETLE. UPDATE. PART 25 ( WINDOW REGULATOR)

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Save your time and money. Clean your old, original window regulator. Save headaches by using your O.E.M part. Take Care Everyone, Stay Safe and Warm

[@russriley3005]

you can take the chain out of that track and forego a lot of elbow grease. also, pay attention to those plastic pieces on the window bracket. if they are worn, they can cause the window to move and wear on the track

[@oscarblom4885]

Good advice. Job well done 👍 👍👍make sure you stay hydrated 😁 It will be one degree tonight. Be safe and well.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

70 here tonight. Thanks for the update. Stay warm

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Is it snowing also

[@oscarblom4885]

Not much snow so far. About four inches this year. Early yet. Last year we had so much snow we could not find room to pile it. Also a couple of nights it dropped down to 50 below zero. My battery in my car was a year old. Fortunately I had used a vacation day and exchanged the battery with a new one. O’REILLY ‘s was great 👍. So I was happy camper. Be safe and well.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@oscarblom4885 one word response, WOW

[@katyreardon5831]

Thanks so much! I’m getting ready to give this a try.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Im glad the video helped out. If I can do it, I know you can do it. Thanks for watching and commenting. If you have any questions on anything feel free to reach out. Have a goodnight. Stay safe

[@busman5429]

Good tip John nothing better than OEM parts we have a wram up today went from 9F up to 15F Like that warm up , i will be heading out to the hospital soon for the weekly treatment on the foot, then a day of rest watching you tube video's while the new cast drys After they are done i will talk my son into stopping by Micky D's drive through for a happy meal and a big cup of coffee. Funny story when he was little he loved them happy meals then when he got older he would tell me , Dad I want a chicken nugget happy meal, with a Big Mac on the side"..

[@Volkswagenplanet]

How funny. Please follow Dr. plans for your recovery. We all want to see you back in the garage working, not just a spectator. Take care my friend.. Stay warm and dry.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

83 for our high today. 70 for low

[@greggrier8199]

Great job

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thank you

[@VWJawbreaker]

Great job, advice and work buddy. Glad it worked so well for you. I’ll have to try that later down the road.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Make your regulators last another 45 years. Thanks again for all you do

[@VWJawbreaker]

Volkswagenplanet and thank you for posting all that you do. Hope you feel better.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@VWJawbreaker THANKS, last few days it takes alot to get out of bed. The comments help to get me motivated. Catch you later

[@bigwadventures7061]

Nice Tips on this maintenance fix. I redid mine last year with brake cleaner and multi purpose spray oil. They work great still and smooth too. Thanks for sharing and have a great week and more my friend. BigW:-)

[@Volkswagenplanet]

What a huge difference.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Don't apologize for such a simple swear word that's not aimed at anyone, just shows you're a real person like the rest of us. I will admit though, I had to pause the video because you had me laughing. Hehehe! Don't forget to use some real good grease in the track, the WD-40 will dry out pretty quickly, but it certainly does a good job of cleaning it out and getting it freed up!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

I have a few younger viewers that I try and keep it extremely clean. It's a challenge at times

[@DuckmanCycles]

​@@Volkswagenplanet Well, as do I. But I still drop some bombs now and then, usually for the sake of gratuitous humor unless I'm really angry about something.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh yeah, anytime I can stay with the original German stuff, I do! Good video John! It’s 27 here tonight. 🙄

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thanks for commenting 70 here tonight

[@ΔημήτριοςΒερεσετζίδης]

Hello! My regulator is a bit rusty at some areas so at the metallic cable some springs broke and when i turn the crank it is turning free without moving the window. This happens after cleaning and lubing the regulator. Do you think that it must be replaced?

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Yes. They bind from years of rust and dirt over the years. Even when you get the new one.but some WD-40 type product. It's a item we forget to maintain. Word of advice when installing the new one. Take pictures before and during the tare down. I fought with mine for 20 hrs. Then I realized I had the door brace installed wrong. It's a simple strait toward job though. Hope the info helps. If you need any additional info feel free to reach out. I try and answer as fast as possible. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I hope to be back in the garage soon this year. Taking care of a lot of family issues. Time is not been on my side. Take care, stay safe my friend.

[@techiondigit3895]

Hey man, I know this video is pretty old now, but I got a 74 Super and both windows wont move at all, would this be the same process?

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Absolutely. All the doors are the same from 68- 79. Hope this info helps you. Super Beetle and standard beetles are the same as well. Are you on Facebook. Check out Volkswagenplanet VW GROUP PAGE. Lots of other youtubers on there as well. Hope to see you on there. Stay safe. If you need any other questions answered , let me know. I will answer them for you

[@johnmartin5153]

Hey John would a 71 super be exactly the same?

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Yes, 71 and 72 super are the same. Great question. Thank you for watching and commenting. If your on Facebook, check out our VW GROUP PAGE as well. Same name, Volkswagenplanet. Take care, stay safe.

[@johnmartin5153]

@@Volkswagenplanet will do ! I’m working on a 71 super. I’ll keep in touch, thanks !!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@johnmartin5153 sounds good. When you join the Facebook group, be sure to post pics of your car

[@OkFixer]

Remember that WD-40 and PB blaster, are not very good lubricants. They’re very light lubricants. And the solvent they are in evaporates quickly. If you get yourself an oil can, or just pour some motor oil in that. It’s a much Better lubricant. If you want to spend money get yourself some lithium lubricant , that’s pretty good. Or you can even grease it. The cable has or had a little bit of felt twisted up in it. And that holds the lubricant. And yes factory parts, most of the time are better than absolutely new aftermarket parts. There are some exceptions you know, suspension components and such. But door window regulators, usually if they’re not broken, you can rehab them easy. Remember everything on the driver side door is going to be screwed up. Because it’s the one that gets the most use. The passenger side door everything will be perfect. Ha ha ha ha. This is a two edged sword here, if you grease your regulator, or it has oil on it it will attract dirt. So, it’s necessary to have the proper rubber, good rubber, not broken.... on your door, to keep all that dirt out. 👍👍👍 Keep on keeping on!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Always great to read your detailed responses. I'm grateful to have you as a sub. Great tip

[@OkFixer]

@@Volkswagenplanet 😀😀😀

[@Nathriel]

So glad to have you and video author. I inherited a '72 super beetle that sat for 30 years. Was considering replacing both regulators, now I know better and what to do! Thanks guys.