sa utah Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 So it's that time of year where the windows get frozen on the 987..... I should have known but of course lift the handle, heard a weird noise and the window is now totally loose! So a new drivers side regulator required. I did the passenger one last year so know the procedure now. Just watch out and make sure you defrost somehow before trying the handles ! I wonder how Boxsters that live outside in properly cold countries cope............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Try a little thump in the window. Often it's enough to break the ice if it's not too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Silicon lube is your friend. It doesn’t freeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Got the door stripped down today (freezing but the only day I have for a couple of weeks) only to find there was a pretty new looking regulator in there and the glass had just become detached. Not surprising as the screws which tighten up the two clamps were loose ! The glass was always a bit misaligned so whoever did the job last time should have stayed in bed. As I was in there and for peace of mind I still fitted the new regulator so have a "used" one in stock in my ever growing collection a car spares..... Must have a clear out. Perfect alignment now and as a bonus the little bit of wind noise I had from the window seal near the trailing edge has gone. Back to two fully working windows, For now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Good news. Sods law that when one breaks it's the other side 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Luckily the passenger one broke last year (or maybe the year before......). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted December 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Wondering how many other Porsche owners couldn't get into their cars this week... Mine is totally frozen solid. Door handles, windows, the lot. Had to poor cold water on the other car to get into that but at least the windows do§nt have to drop on that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 11/22/2022 at 7:05 PM, sa utah said: So it's that time of year where the windows get frozen on the 987..... I should have known but of course lift the handle, heard a weird noise and the window is now totally loose! So a new drivers side regulator required. I did the passenger one last year so know the procedure now. Just watch out and make sure you defrost somehow before trying the handles ! I wonder how Boxsters that live outside in properly cold countries cope............. Mine broke today, dropped the window to reset after battery disconnect to fit starter motor and got the awful broken glass sound. Managed to get the window up somehow and 99% all the way up so looking for a replacement. How hard is it to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted December 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 I think it’s pretty straightforward but guess it depends on your comfort zone. Just another win for Lego being my favourite toy as a kid I guess. Everything is a Lego kit to me. Without instructions unless there’s a YouTube video ! I think I did a write up somewhere on here about sealing up the bottom of the metal door membranes to stop water getting into the door panel carpet and then into the car floor. definately make sure that’s done as the foam seal will be toast. just a bad time of year to tackle such things. I can tell you you’ll need the following before starting new regulator ( mine was actually ok and the glass had slipped out but you’d have to wait for 3 days from your OPC if not in stock if you find yours is bust. Don’t get an aftermarket one. New door card clips. Come in a bag of 10 You WILL need these as they break or just don’t work a second time Tube of sims flex sealant for inner membrane trim removal tools. torx bits tea biscuits hot bath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Cannot emphasise enough they you WILL need door card clips, some will break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy987 Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Few different cars in the household, any frameless window drop are a pain when it freezes. Did a door membrane fix here, with pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jow Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 How much for a new motor? I’ve had a quick look and they seem super expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted March 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 The regulator doesn't include the motor so your OPC will be the best place unless you get a working used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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