Hi all,
Can these window frames be taken apart to replace the latches or the glass, or is there someone proving this service,
Mk3 Rear 1/4 Windows Latches
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Kevybmini
, May 20 2025 09:41 PM
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Kevybmini
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Posted 20 May 2025 - 09:41 PM
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Rubbershorts
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Posted 21 May 2025 - 08:40 AM
I bought new latches for mine and bottled out of replacing them. The chrome frame does appear to come off but is adhered the whole way round. I was worried I'd bend it, break the glass, or not be able to get it back on securely. I'd also be interested in any solutions you find. Daz.
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stuart bowes
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Posted 21 May 2025 - 09:13 AM
are these the same in the UK ? there may be regional variations im not aware of
Edited by stuart bowes, 21 May 2025 - 09:14 AM.
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Chris1275gt
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Posted 21 May 2025 - 10:54 AM
I don’t know of anywhere that refurbishes them except the above post,and I don’t know how hands on practical you are but I’ve done mine successfully.
The frames are really robust and quite flexible. The screw that locks it is between the hinges don’t lose it!!! I’ve not been able to find one, on a previous post of mine members suggested what it is but they were all too big.
The old seal around the windows goes hard and it can be a challenge to get it out but it comes out and be very careful NOT TO scratch the GLASS.
I was unable to get the correct rivets but managed to find some alternativesIf you have to replace the hinges or locking catch the rivets listed below are 4mm diameter so you’ll have to drill the old rivet holes to 4mm. The domed head on the new rivets is wider than the originals but they don’t overlap the frame and look fine.
I was not able to find a new seal which is just under 1mm thick but a bicycle inner tube I found a perfect fit.
Getting the glass with the seal on into the frame is nothing other than a right pig to get back in but it will go in I found the old faithful KY jelly was the best let’s say grease to get it in (why am I sniggering).
The rivets are sold by Runtrue316 on eBay. I can’t recall which of the rivets is the correct one but it’s one of the 2 I’ve listed.
Item no 223682198005. 5/32 x 3/16 Bifurcated split leg nickel plated steel rivets oval head.
Item no 223682201034. 5/32 x 1/4 “. “. “. “. “. “. “. “. “
The frames are really robust and quite flexible. The screw that locks it is between the hinges don’t lose it!!! I’ve not been able to find one, on a previous post of mine members suggested what it is but they were all too big.
The old seal around the windows goes hard and it can be a challenge to get it out but it comes out and be very careful NOT TO scratch the GLASS.
I was unable to get the correct rivets but managed to find some alternativesIf you have to replace the hinges or locking catch the rivets listed below are 4mm diameter so you’ll have to drill the old rivet holes to 4mm. The domed head on the new rivets is wider than the originals but they don’t overlap the frame and look fine.
I was not able to find a new seal which is just under 1mm thick but a bicycle inner tube I found a perfect fit.
Getting the glass with the seal on into the frame is nothing other than a right pig to get back in but it will go in I found the old faithful KY jelly was the best let’s say grease to get it in (why am I sniggering).
The rivets are sold by Runtrue316 on eBay. I can’t recall which of the rivets is the correct one but it’s one of the 2 I’ve listed.
Item no 223682198005. 5/32 x 3/16 Bifurcated split leg nickel plated steel rivets oval head.
Item no 223682201034. 5/32 x 1/4 “. “. “. “. “. “. “. “. “
Edited by Chris1275gt, 21 May 2025 - 11:18 AM.
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