wing window latch issue

jpdriver1 · Feb 3, 2012

you folks with wing windows have you had to tighten the latch mechanism?
one of mine has got about 1/8 slop in it --- the PO had added a shim on the window frame to tighten it --- would like to do it right.

thanks

xcm · Feb 4, 2012

Doing it right involves swapping over to fixed wind wing doors, or even better late model doors.

souske · Feb 4, 2012

The wing window assemblies are seperate from the main window.
Look for some junkyard ones in better shape?

Shorty · Feb 4, 2012

xcm said:
Doing it right involves swapping over to fixed wind wing doors, or even better late model doors.

although that solution would solve the problem at hand, it might not be the best. It would be a real pain in the butt to replace the vent window every time he opens it.

I'd drill out the roll pin holding it all together and see which part has worn. Source one from the salvage yard in better condition and replace it.

souske · Feb 4, 2012

As far as worn parts, how is the weatherstrip?
You could always add a little more pressure on the main pivot inside the door as a temp fix.

Wind wings, stickshift, and drip rails: until they bring back these basic features, I am not interested in a new vehice.

jpdriver1 · Feb 4, 2012

Shorty said:
although that solution would solve the problem at hand, it might not be the best. It would be a real pain in the butt to replace the vent window every time he opens it.

I'd drill out the roll pin holding it all together and see which part has worn. Source one from the salvage yard in better condition and replace it.

I have to agree that opening a fixed wing would get expensive

thanks guys ---

xcm · Feb 4, 2012

A fixed wind wing is basically not a wind wing at all... I meant swap to non wind wings..

Matthew Currie · Feb 4, 2012

WAIT WAIT WAIT!

It's really simple. The wing window latch is held on to the post by a little roll pin. Take out that roll pin (using a very small punch, or perhaps a nail with a blunted end) and remove the latch handle, making sure not to lose the wavy washer under it. You will then find that the post is hollow, and inside it is a phillips screw. Tighten the screw and put it all back together. It's easier to get the roll pin back in with pliers than with a hammer.

Shorty · Feb 4, 2012

xcm said:
A fixed wind wing is basically not a wind wing at all... I meant swap to non wind wings..

I knew what you meant-- just didn't see how that was going to help the problem

Matthew Currie said:
WAIT WAIT WAIT!

It's really simple. The wing window latch is held on to the post by a little roll pin. Take out that roll pin (using a very small punch, or perhaps a nail with a blunted end) and remove the latch handle, making sure not to lose the wavy washer under it. You will then find that the post is hollow, and inside it is a phillips screw. Tighten the screw and put it all back together. It's easier to get the roll pin back in with pliers than with a hammer.

I've had bad luck getting the pins out, but if it'll press out easily, that'd be the simplest way. Maybe I'm just too ham-fisted to get them out on the ones I've played with.

Matthew Currie · Feb 5, 2012

Shorty said:
I knew what you meant-- just didn't see how that was going to help the problem

I've had bad luck getting the pins out, but if it'll press out easily, that'd be the simplest way. Maybe I'm just too ham-fisted to get them out on the ones I've played with.

If possible, rather than hammering, you can use something like channellock pliers. Put a little nut on the side you want to push the pin into, and use a short piece of nail or the like on the pushing side, and then push it with the pliers. Once the pin starts out, it's much easier to finish.

jpdriver1 · Feb 5, 2012

Matthew Currie said:
If possible, rather than hammering, you can use something like channellock pliers. Put a little nut on the side you want to push the pin into, and use a short piece of nail or the like on the pushing side, and then push it with the pliers. Once the pin starts out, it's much easier to finish.

good idea matthew --- thanks

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