73 3.0CS. There is no gasket in the stainless (or aluminum) channel into which the rear side window seats when in the closed position in my car. Should there be? (Is it the "gasket" PN 51376740175 that is shown by Mobile Traditions? If so, is it possible to source something locally? Would it be rubber or felt?)
Rear side window question
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The part is #7 in the parts diagram---51 32 6 654 262.
Glazing - BMW parts catalog
It is the same as part #9 in this diagram... called the "window guide, front".
Door window lifting mechanism - BMW parts catalog
The U shaped window guide seal is made of steel which is then lined with a felt material. Bought a 5 meter roll from Carl Nelson a few years back. These are clipped tightly to the window channels by a series of small barbed clips... part # 6 in the first parts illustration above.
Glazing - BMW parts catalog
It is the same as part #9 in this diagram... called the "window guide, front".
Door window lifting mechanism - BMW parts catalog
The U shaped window guide seal is made of steel which is then lined with a felt material. Bought a 5 meter roll from Carl Nelson a few years back. These are clipped tightly to the window channels by a series of small barbed clips... part # 6 in the first parts illustration above.
Here is a pic of a new "window guide".
pmansson
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In Bert´s picture you will see the product which is currently available from several providers such as Jaymic, W&N and probably BMW itself. All from the same manufacturer in Germany.
It works on the rear 1/4 lights where the glass merely slips into and stops against the U-shaped felt liner, BUT it barely works for the door windows. This is due to the product being too thick. The door glass has to slide along in it all the way to the top. It is OK the first 1/3, struggles during the middle 1/3 and gets stuck somewhere along the top 1/3.
It took me some time this winter to come to this conclusion. Regulator and motor were cleaned, greased and in top condition. I did not suspect the felt at firsty, but when I saw the different behavious of the door glass as I removed the felt liner, I knew where the culprit was.
Furthermore, I found some NOS felt liner, ordered at BMW about 20 years ago. I had it in my garage in Stockholm. Enough for 3 doors. It was slightly smaller in all dimensions. Made all the difference in the world when I mounted and tried it.
I sent a small slice of it to Jaymic and W&N, who both showed an initial interest, but W&N then told me that the current producer in Germany was having financial difficulties and were most probably going broke.
I need to follow this up.....
In Bert´s picture you will see the product which is currently available from several providers such as Jaymic, W&N and probably BMW itself. All from the same manufacturer in Germany.
It works on the rear 1/4 lights where the glass merely slips into and stops against the U-shaped felt liner, BUT it barely works for the door windows. This is due to the product being too thick. The door glass has to slide along in it all the way to the top. It is OK the first 1/3, struggles during the middle 1/3 and gets stuck somewhere along the top 1/3.
It took me some time this winter to come to this conclusion. Regulator and motor were cleaned, greased and in top condition. I did not suspect the felt at firsty, but when I saw the different behavious of the door glass as I removed the felt liner, I knew where the culprit was.
Furthermore, I found some NOS felt liner, ordered at BMW about 20 years ago. I had it in my garage in Stockholm. Enough for 3 doors. It was slightly smaller in all dimensions. Made all the difference in the world when I mounted and tried it.
I sent a small slice of it to Jaymic and W&N, who both showed an initial interest, but W&N then told me that the current producer in Germany was having financial difficulties and were most probably going broke.
I need to follow this up.....
Rear side window channel seal
Thanks. I believe I found something that will work at JC Whittney for $16.99 per 8 foot length. The dimensions I measured at 7/16" wide by 1/2" deep.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/all-rubber-window-channels/p2009944.jcwx?skuId=170759&filterid=d126y1973j1
Not sure if I should buy beaded or unbeaded.
Thanks. I believe I found something that will work at JC Whittney for $16.99 per 8 foot length. The dimensions I measured at 7/16" wide by 1/2" deep.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/all-rubber-window-channels/p2009944.jcwx?skuId=170759&filterid=d126y1973j1
Not sure if I should buy beaded or unbeaded.