Testarossa window motors....(sigh)

There are numerous threads on this topic and unfortunately, it is not a "fun" job! It is very satisfying once your done and the windows fly up and down as they should. There is NO way to do this without removing the window motors, the glass can stay in the door propped up but I just removed it. Don't be "live in fear" it's just a car and I don't think there is anything you can really do wrong in attempting this job, the rewinding of the window cable will drive you nuts, I have a tool that keeps the wire on the motor during install and can ship it to you if you like. I did install the Rodney Dickman window accelerators and would suggest you do this as my windows have been perfect for the past 5 years. If you attempt this I'm sure numerous people will help you out with some guidance. Good luck.

 

I did it last year. Its relatively easy skill wise. Its just tedious and a little messy.

 

This plus the internally linked threads should help.
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/86-tr-drivers-window-regulator-cable-routing-diagram.600597/

 

I've done both 328 and testarossa windows, neither is really THAT hard. I manufacture machine tools, and have found how BAD grease can get in a short time. I used to use LUBRIPLATE, a nice easy to use white lithium grease that comes in tubes. When I did a lot of engine rebuilds, it was my bearing grease for the bearing shells. This grease turns to CONCRETE in less than ten years. I would NEVER use this grease for anything other than short term lubrication. Other greases I've used in high precision angular contact bearings for grinders also have a short life. Some of my machine tool heads are frozen solid in less than ten years. A grease I've found that DOESN'T harden with age is a Kluber bearing grease. It's expensive for a grease, but having parts freeze up is much more expensive. I've taken apart grinding heads I made fifteen years ago, and the grease is as fluid now as it was when I built them. So beware, DO NOT use Lubriplate in your window gearbox, or you'll be doing the same job in less than ten years.

Easy to complain about the stiff windows, and blame it on some bad design by ferrari, but the hardening grease, which is what I found in ALL of my window motors, is the real culptrit.

 

Over 30USD per ounce... too rich for me!

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not even 2 hours, first time I would say max. 4 hours
but it depends how easy it is to remove the old grease and clean all

 

Hi Jeff-

Could you post a picture of the tool you created? I'd like to perform this job too.

 

What about synthetic grease, does it harden with age?

 

I found this when I did my windows, pretty funny that was left in there!


https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/whats-this.403802/

 

I fix the wire with normal cable ties

 

Over the last 30+ years the grease/oil products have greatly improved. Personally, I use a general purpose lithium based grease... Valvoline Crimson is my typical go-to.

The color is obvious and helps me to ensure that it is never mixed (bad) with other grease types.

If it needs replacement after 30 years, you can bet that the window lift assembly ought to have a close inspection for any other issues that may have also arisen.

Don’t sweat the grease type.... just get fresh, quality grease on it.

PS: to the best of my knowledge, there is no industry standard for measuring longevity. It is all just marketing hype. Chime in if you know differently!

 

Yes. Motor gear is metal, winding gear is plastic.

 

What is lastige longer:
plastic gear or grease

 

When I took mine apart the plastic gear on both sides was fine, just the grease was bad.