986 Window mechanism is damaged

[davidjt]

I live in Australia, so my right door window is the most used.

Recently I have had a couple of squeaks, then went away. Not for long. After the roof goes down, I tried to get the window up again. It travelled about half way, then gets stuck. and would not move under power, up or down.

So I removed all of the door trim, and still the window was stuck fast.

So, removed the mechanism. Found one plastic wheel had worn of its mount, and another one cracked.

Can I repair this mechanism? or is it a new part.?

I have remounted the wheel that came off, tapped a 4mm screw and washer, is Ok. But the broken one, I do not know where to go with this one, any help appreciated.

I have attached some photos

Photo 01: this is the repaired wheel.

Photo 02: this is what the wheel should look like

Photo 03 The wire appears to be short, and I cannot get any more length, this I need help.

Photo 04: This is the broken wheel. I do not think I can repair this wheel.

 

Regards, David

 

 

Edited February 22, 2018 by Loren
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[JFP in PA]

Replace the mechanism, a lot of people have tried repairing these, none have succeeded in the long term.

[crwarren11]

Agree with JFP. I have been down this path and it never worked out properly. I would also advise to go with the Porsche part on this one. I have tried the knock-offs and they also failed very quickly. 

[Philip Adler]

If you're looking for parts do a search for Woody's Parts LLC. in TX.

He deals in Porsche parts, at a fair price.

I've dealt with him for finding replacement parts for my 1999 Boxster.

 

You can find him on Facebook.

[davidjt]

Many thanks for your quick responses. Ok, I see that a replacement is needed. I will check out Woody's Parts LLC. I have a friend in Houston, who can ship to Australia. (Parts in Australia are prohibitively expensive, even some second hand stuff), regards