Vent window repair pin

rjrobin2002

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• Aug 26, 2008

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I purchased some vent window repair pins due to mine being rusted severly. I was wondering what steps are required for the repair and did the window function correctly and hold open at 60mph once repaired. Is the repair worth it or should I just leave it closed and not worry with it?

 

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• Aug 27, 2008

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If by repair pin you are referring to the bottom pivot bolt that has the spring tensioner on it, I have replaced these by removing the entire assembly (window and metal border), removing the glass from the metal border, and welding the new bolt in place. The one I repaired works as good as it did originally.....which depends on how much tension you put on the spring, but generally they stay open ok. Good luck.

 

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• Aug 27, 2008

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When you removed your glass, what was involved and did you have to replace the seal between the frame and the glass or were you able to re-use the current one?

 

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• Aug 27, 2008

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I thrashed the sealing tape when I removed my glass, but I just took it to a glass shop and they resealed the glass for $25. It takes some type of sealing tape rather than a seal.

 

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• Aug 27, 2008

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The rubber tape in mine was ok so I just cleaned it up and added a bead of silicone. Good as new now 10 years later.

 

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• Aug 28, 2008

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I thought it was a fairly simple project but I wasnt trying to save anything I had all new weatherstriping and it was going to to the paint shopso I didnt have to be careful. KC

 

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• Aug 28, 2008

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just did mine.they work great now.

 

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• Aug 28, 2008

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Where/ what did you guys source the springs from? I believe I still have the old ones but they are toast. I guess I need to stop in at my local uber-hardware thats a fraction of the size of a home store with 2x more selection and see what they have thats close....finally got the last of the glass installed in the channel this am.

 

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• Aug 28, 2008

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The Bronco vendors sell the springs.

 

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• Aug 28, 2008

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I used the old rubber and some of that black silicone on mine, that is what the glass guy recommended. Worked great!