Found WTB Window Regulator Springs

[goofycarp]

Hi, Looking for a set of regulator springs, the big ones that aid in lifting/lowering the long arm. Really don't need the entire assembly as I just got them back from being plated...

 

Thanks, Cort

 

 

[bergie33]

I was looking at c1 or c2 Corvette window regulator springs and they look pretty similar. It might be worth a try, especially if you get them from a source with free returns. 

[goofycarp]

Thanks for the lead and it looks near identical with the same number of windings...I might just buy one and see if it'll work...

 

[bergie33]

Please do, and report back. I was lucky that when I had 4 regulators cleaned and plated that I at least had 2 good springs. I'm looking to buy 2 more springs so I have fully working backup regulators, but since they are only backups, it isn't on the top of my list. 

 

[goofycarp]

Hey Karl,

 

Here's what I found regarding the Chevy window spring: it is thicker and taller in profile than the '02 one and the "catch-hook" stands too far away from where it needs to line up on the regulator body. I suppose one could cut and bend but...In my searching I did see that some similarly aged Mercedes & Porsches, including the 356, appear to have similar springs but they're like $50 apiece...here are a couple of photos for comparison, the Chevy one is too thick to even slot into the post.

 

 

[bergie33]

Oh, bummer. It's so difficult to tell from the pics on eBay and Amazon. I hope you are able to return those. I made the same mistake when trying to find the cylindrical spring behind the door panel for the door handle. The GM springs looked right, but when they arrived they were way too big. I was able to return them. 

 

[JuanCa]

It is very possible that I have them. let me go to the workshop on the weekend (it's not close) and see how many I have available.

 

best regards,

 

Juan Carlos González

[goofycarp]

Hey Juan,

 

Thanks for checking !!

 

Looking forward to what you might have.

 

Thanks, Cort

[shermanmartinez]

If you ever suffer the common rivet failure on the regulator, Mercedes does sell the correct rivet  to repair it.