Re: Stuck vent windows?

Posted by DavidPackard On 2022/11/6 17:23:39

Humanpotatohybrid . . . HH56 is clearly a faster typist than I!

Referring to the picture you posted; for the frame and post to rotate one end of the coil spring must ‘slip’. Try some penetrating oil at both the top and bottom of the coil spring. If after a few applications the window doesn’t ‘frees-up’, then loosen the nut a bit and see if than gets things moving.

My vent windows open much more than 90 degrees. I guess you’re looking for smooth operation but with enough friction to keep the window from moving at speed. This particular window may have been adjusted years ago with some lubrication at the slipping interface. Perhaps 20 + years ago the lube left the scene, slowly being replace with rust. I would think the design would call for a washer at both ends of the spring, so either end participates in ‘lowest friction wins’ contest.

dp