pmansson
Well-Known Member
Today I "tore" open the doors of my `74 CSA (US sold car). Some PO moron had stuck brown paper instead of plastic self adhesive to protect the inside door panels from moisture. Totally unbelievable !! There was some original BMW clear Acella or whatever they called it, at the very top, under the wood panels by the window.
Anyway, I noticed that this car has some side impact protection bars inside the doors which I have never seen before, not even in my `74 Euro CSi sold new in Italy. There was also a different metal structure at the bottom of the doors.
It has the later style regulators with later style black covered motors. I removed the 3 mounting screws and hoped to take the regulator with attached motor out in one piece.
I tried all sorts of ways, with the arm in various positions, but still could not get it out.
I then unscrewed the 3 mounting screws for the motor, and then I got both pieces out.
I did the same exercise on a Euro `73 CSi a week ago, that had the above, later style regulator and motor. That time they came out easily in one piece.
I therefore wonder whether these reinforcements in the door on this US sold ´74 car, prevent the withdrawal of the regulator and motor in one piece...?
Anybody had the same issues....?
When it comes to re installing them, I envisage having to do the regulator first, then bending the arm against the spring, for a bit?, and then securing the motor. Seems awkward and painful, should the sprung arm decide to go its own way....
Grateful for any explanations or tips !!!
Anyway, I noticed that this car has some side impact protection bars inside the doors which I have never seen before, not even in my `74 Euro CSi sold new in Italy. There was also a different metal structure at the bottom of the doors.
It has the later style regulators with later style black covered motors. I removed the 3 mounting screws and hoped to take the regulator with attached motor out in one piece.
I tried all sorts of ways, with the arm in various positions, but still could not get it out.
I then unscrewed the 3 mounting screws for the motor, and then I got both pieces out.
I did the same exercise on a Euro `73 CSi a week ago, that had the above, later style regulator and motor. That time they came out easily in one piece.
I therefore wonder whether these reinforcements in the door on this US sold ´74 car, prevent the withdrawal of the regulator and motor in one piece...?
Anybody had the same issues....?
When it comes to re installing them, I envisage having to do the regulator first, then bending the arm against the spring, for a bit?, and then securing the motor. Seems awkward and painful, should the sprung arm decide to go its own way....
Grateful for any explanations or tips !!!