Subject	Drill out the window (glider) bolt?
Posted by	jzack on April 30, 2008 at 8:47 PM
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Message	The upper glider bolt on my driver side window sheared off the other day. I think I need to drill out the rivet headed bolt -- figured I post here for some advice? I've never seen pictures of this hardware assembled so here ya go (these are the new replacement parts): The major parts assembled (there are also 2 nylon washers + glider finish cap not shown)... The pieces all apart - the nut/plate looks to have two holes for a special tool to turn it. I made a simple one that works - but it doesn't help. Note: There's not a lot of room between the back side of the glass and the door frame to work - maybe 3/4 of an inch??? The problem -- I can't get the nut/plate undone without the bolt turning... I not sure cutting a slot in the bolt head will help? - but I'll probably give it a try first. There isn't a lot of material to work with there!!! After that if needed -- I'll drill out the bolt head so the stud can break off unless there's another way to go??? Trying my best not to mess up the window in the process -- just another day repairing some stupid ass problem on the Z!!!
Follow Ups	Drill out the window (glider) bolt? - jzack 20:47:34 04/30/08 Re: Drill out the window (glider) bolt? - merlin3 12:24:48 05/02/08 i want to watch this also - john90zxtt(OH) 14:00:17 05/02/08 I had to drill the bolt out of the window on my Z. - EricTTZ 14:36:58 05/02/08 Thx for the tips -- going to get the drill ready now, - jzack 18:56:37 05/02/08 As a follow-up to this thread -- yes I did end up drilling - jzack 17:35:08 05/04/08
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