[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 1

[calvin young]

thanks Josh for such a lot of work and complete info.  Unfortunately, the 83 
has a different setup, I believe.  It does not use a sliding jaw 
arrangement.  Instead it has a 90 degree graket upon which the window rests. 
This item is bolted on.  I will send you pics to your computer as these will 
not go on the list.

As I got further into this item, I am, as always impressed with MB 
engineering.  Usually very simple and effective, but also strong.  The issue 
is with the metal rod that holds the glass.  This rod rests in a rubber 
gasket.  On the rod are three flanges.  The regulator attaches to these 
flanges.  In my case, two of the three are broken and probably have been for 
some time.  I doubt if the rod is a separately purchased item, which is why 
the previous owner's mechanic just put the regulator in without changing the 
glass.

Hope I can locate the flange or even a broken glass in which the flange is 
not longer needed.  Failing that, I might have to purchase a new driver's 
door glass.

Thanks again

Cal


>

> Message: 2

> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:58:19 -0700

> From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Regulator Woes

>

> Read the first linked article, it shows good pictures of what a failed

> slide jaw looks like, and walks you through replacing one the easy way.

> It's not particularly fun to do, but much cheaper than buying a whole

> regulator, and shouldn't take more than an hour or two, especially once

> you've done it the first time.

>

> Here are a few links about the sliding jaw.

> http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=256862&highlight=slide+jaw+w126

>

> Jaw types:

> right angle

> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200042

>

> flat

> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200142

>

>

> I haven't had to work on the windows on my SEC as yet, but from looking

> my car up in the EPC, it looks like the SEC's use the flat jaw just like

> my SD did.

>

> Following the guide linked above, I was able to replace a pair of these

> sliding jaws without needing a punch to secure the new jaw, though a die

> grinder or drill makes removing the old one much easier.

>

> -Josh