Roadmaster Repair Info for Window Problems
'97ventureowner
05-08-2006, 11:02 PM
I've developed a problem with both windows on the driver's side of my '95 Roadmaster. First the front driver's window seemed to have slid off the track and wouldn't properly align to close. I ended up having to "guide" the window back in place with one hand while the other hand operated the power window switch. A couple of weeks later, I rolled the driver's rear window down a few inches and a short time later, my daughter got out of the car and slammed the door causing the window to fall inside the door. ( I constantly tell my kids to NOT slam the car doors, but they don't listen :banghead: ) I tried to raise the window with the switch to no avail.
Now I have heard through others that there are window problems similar to what I just have described that are common to the Roadmasters. The window regulator seems to be the culprit. New ones at the dealer can run upwards of a few hundred dollars. and I've seen some online in the $50 to $70 range. Upon further research I found that the actual problem seems to be a roller the goes bad in the track. It is made of plastic and is of poor design. Many people have found that replacing this roller has solved their problem and saved themselves a lot of money since they didn't have to purchase the entire window regulator.
I was wondering how many members on this forum have had problems with their Roadmaster windows, and how did you solve the problem. I plan to look further into just replacing the plastic rollers, but won't know the extent of the problem until I look at the regulator in question. These plastic rollers can be bought at the dealer, or online (cheaper online @ $22 for a bag of 5) I'm thinking the dealer tells the car owner they need a new regulator to make more money as the price difference between the simple plastic roller versus the whole regulator assembly is so huge.
Now I have heard through others that there are window problems similar to what I just have described that are common to the Roadmasters. The window regulator seems to be the culprit. New ones at the dealer can run upwards of a few hundred dollars. and I've seen some online in the $50 to $70 range. Upon further research I found that the actual problem seems to be a roller the goes bad in the track. It is made of plastic and is of poor design. Many people have found that replacing this roller has solved their problem and saved themselves a lot of money since they didn't have to purchase the entire window regulator.
I was wondering how many members on this forum have had problems with their Roadmaster windows, and how did you solve the problem. I plan to look further into just replacing the plastic rollers, but won't know the extent of the problem until I look at the regulator in question. These plastic rollers can be bought at the dealer, or online (cheaper online @ $22 for a bag of 5) I'm thinking the dealer tells the car owner they need a new regulator to make more money as the price difference between the simple plastic roller versus the whole regulator assembly is so huge.
ilgoldstein
05-08-2006, 11:40 PM
I haven't had any problem with my widows (yet) but it does seem to be a common problem, and the culpret does seem to bee the guides. The generally accepted solution is to install the rollers, and the fix is very well documented.
Here is a well illustrated guide to the fix:
http://impalassforum.com/tech/interior/windowfix/index.htm
Poke around a little and you will see all kind of hints and experiences.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Here is a well illustrated guide to the fix:
http://impalassforum.com/tech/interior/windowfix/index.htm
Poke around a little and you will see all kind of hints and experiences.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Rudy888
10-20-2006, 11:58 AM
I have a 92 RM and believe the regulator guides (plastic) for the power windows are the same through 1996.
The correct part number is 94-7307 which is the exact replacement for the guides in RM's. PDQ 1-800-434-5141 has these guides. They are packed 5 to a box for $10 plus shipping.
The number shown in an earlier post is a roller for Caprice. I ordered some and learned that while it *might* work as a replacement, it is not the same part used in RM's.
The plastic retainers used in the door panel can be obtained from GMparts Direct (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm) and the part # is 15600382.
For me, the time consuming part was *learning* how to replace the guides. The door panel for the rear doors comes off in 10-15 minutes and I taped the plastic moisture barrier up out of the way. I also drilled out the rivets holding the arm rest support so that I could have good access to the window sash and regulator.
The ends of the sash/slide are crimped and trying to pry an opening so as to remove the broken guide and install a new one is tough. I chose to use a dreml with a small grinder and in under 5 minutes, cleared the rear end of the sash just enough to open up the channel. Out came the broken guide. I tied a piece of string to the new guides because I tend to drop parts down into the door.
Once the new guide is in place, I put a little grease in the hole for the regulator arm ball, used a c-clamp and popped the ball into the guide.
I riveted the arm rest support back into place, installed the new panel retainers and everything was done under in under an hour.
The correct part number is 94-7307 which is the exact replacement for the guides in RM's. PDQ 1-800-434-5141 has these guides. They are packed 5 to a box for $10 plus shipping.
The number shown in an earlier post is a roller for Caprice. I ordered some and learned that while it *might* work as a replacement, it is not the same part used in RM's.
The plastic retainers used in the door panel can be obtained from GMparts Direct (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm) and the part # is 15600382.
For me, the time consuming part was *learning* how to replace the guides. The door panel for the rear doors comes off in 10-15 minutes and I taped the plastic moisture barrier up out of the way. I also drilled out the rivets holding the arm rest support so that I could have good access to the window sash and regulator.
The ends of the sash/slide are crimped and trying to pry an opening so as to remove the broken guide and install a new one is tough. I chose to use a dreml with a small grinder and in under 5 minutes, cleared the rear end of the sash just enough to open up the channel. Out came the broken guide. I tied a piece of string to the new guides because I tend to drop parts down into the door.
Once the new guide is in place, I put a little grease in the hole for the regulator arm ball, used a c-clamp and popped the ball into the guide.
I riveted the arm rest support back into place, installed the new panel retainers and everything was done under in under an hour.
'97ventureowner
10-20-2006, 01:55 PM
The part # posted earlier I have found works better in the RM as it seems to be a better design,(more rounded, less friction and chance of snapping.) I have spoken to RM owners who have used the Chevrolet part # and have had no problems since installing them. One person did it over 6 years ago. It would seem smart for GM to just use the one part for all B-bodied vehicles and avoid the chance of the Buick guides snapping again because of the design. I don't hear of too many people who own Caprices or Impalas complaining about their guides breaking in the windows as much as RM owners. so it might be the part. I know GM realizes sometimes, that a part they sell isn't working and will come out with an "updated" version, and sometimes not inform the public. Another instance of this happening is the intake gaskets on the 3.4 engine commonly used in the 90s. There was a problem with the gaskets and GM came out in 7/2002 with an "updated" version to replace it because it was better.They didn't mention it to many people and even some dealer's service and parts managers were unaware of the updated version. (So much for intercompany communication.) The parts manager at my Chevy dealer told me that they are using the Caprice guides as replacements for the B -Body cars as they are more reliable. ( In fact when I first called a couple of my local Buick dealers inquiring about the guides, i was told after checking to see if they had any, to go to the local Chevy dealer as he had quite a bit.) In an earlier post, I was thinking about taking some pictures of the broken guide I removed from my RM, and place it next to the new guide to show how much better of a design the new one was, reducing the chances of further breakage.I still have the old guides and a few of the new. maybe if I have time in the near future, I'll take those pictures and post them in this forum.
Rudy888
10-20-2006, 07:13 PM
Well, the Chevy donut would have been much better than the brass guides I fabricated. Worked pretty well too but I wanted to get back to what Buick put in there. I'll have enough of each part to fix windows for a while. The way I figured it, the car went 14 years before a guide broke. If the original part I used lasts another 14 years, it won't be me fixing the thing-if the car is even around.
Maybe my son. Or grandson??
Maybe my son. Or grandson??
buffman
10-21-2006, 10:53 PM
they all use the same worthless sliders. the correct updated part is the roller. Much better piece..
Blue Bowtie
10-24-2006, 07:42 AM
buffman beat me to it. Both my '94 and '96 Impalas have the pink "hot dog" slide/guides, and while they are still available, the real solution is to install the white delrin/nylon rollers. Impala/Caprice regulator channels are also crimped to keep the "hot dogs" in place, but they are fairly easy to open up to remove the broken halves of the plastic.
The rollers aren't as cheap as you might expect. I paid over $5 apiece for the replacements at the dealership.
The rollers aren't as cheap as you might expect. I paid over $5 apiece for the replacements at the dealership.
Rudy888
10-24-2006, 11:17 AM
$5 apiece. Ouch!
At gmpartsdirect.com they are packaged 5 to a box @ $1.74 each piece plus postage for future reference.
At gmpartsdirect.com they are packaged 5 to a box @ $1.74 each piece plus postage for future reference.
buffman
10-24-2006, 11:38 PM
that's why you call Dal for buying parts.. No more dealership ripoff.
kharr
07-03-2007, 12:59 PM
I've developed a problem with both windows on the driver's side of my '95 Roadmaster. First the front driver's window seemed to have slid off the track and wouldn't properly align to close. I ended up having to "guide" the window back in place with one hand while the other hand operated the power window switch. A couple of weeks later, I rolled the driver's rear window down a few inches and a short time later, my daughter got out of the car and slammed the door causing the window to fall inside the door. ( I constantly tell my kids to NOT slam the car doors, but they don't listen :banghead: ) I tried to raise the window with the switch to no avail.
Now I have heard through others that there are window problems similar to what I just have described that are common to the Roadmasters. The window regulator seems to be the culprit. New ones at the dealer can run upwards of a few hundred dollars. and I've seen some online in the $50 to $70 range. Upon further research I found that the actual problem seems to be a roller the goes bad in the track. It is made of plastic and is of poor design. Many people have found that replacing this roller has solved their problem and saved themselves a lot of money since they didn't have to purchase the entire window regulator.
I was wondering how many members on this forum have had problems with their Roadmaster windows, and how did you solve the problem. I plan to look further into just replacing the plastic rollers, but won't know the extent of the problem until I look at the regulator in question. These plastic rollers can be bought at the dealer, or online (cheaper online @ $22 for a bag of 5) I'm thinking the dealer tells the car owner they need a new regulator to make more money as the price difference between the simple plastic roller versus the whole regulator assembly is so huge. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PART # FOR THE GM ROLLER TYPE GUIDE, TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL ROADMASTER GUIDE, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
Now I have heard through others that there are window problems similar to what I just have described that are common to the Roadmasters. The window regulator seems to be the culprit. New ones at the dealer can run upwards of a few hundred dollars. and I've seen some online in the $50 to $70 range. Upon further research I found that the actual problem seems to be a roller the goes bad in the track. It is made of plastic and is of poor design. Many people have found that replacing this roller has solved their problem and saved themselves a lot of money since they didn't have to purchase the entire window regulator.
I was wondering how many members on this forum have had problems with their Roadmaster windows, and how did you solve the problem. I plan to look further into just replacing the plastic rollers, but won't know the extent of the problem until I look at the regulator in question. These plastic rollers can be bought at the dealer, or online (cheaper online @ $22 for a bag of 5) I'm thinking the dealer tells the car owner they need a new regulator to make more money as the price difference between the simple plastic roller versus the whole regulator assembly is so huge. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PART # FOR THE GM ROLLER TYPE GUIDE, TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL ROADMASTER GUIDE, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
'97ventureowner
07-03-2007, 01:23 PM
966-6748 is the GM part # for the rollers the last I knew. They were around $1.74 ea. Let me know if that number is still good. And if the Buick dealer doesn't have them try the Chevy dealer as the Impala SS/ Caprice also use these.
kharr
07-06-2007, 09:32 AM
966-6748 is the GM part # for the rollers the last I knew. They were around $1.74 ea. Let me know if that number is still good. And if the Buick dealer doesn't have them try the Chevy dealer as the Impala SS/ Caprice also use these. THANKS FOR THE PART #, I CALLED ONE DEALER AND THEY WANTED $15.00 FOR 1, THEN CALLED ANOTHER AND THEY WANTED $5.00, SO I GOT ONLINE WITH (GMPARTSDIRECT.COM/RESULTS) AND THEY WANTED $2.92 EACH, FOR A PACKAGE OF 5, BUT THEY TACK ON $10.95 FOR S&H, WHICH GIVES YOU A TOTAL OF $25.55, SO YOUR RIGHT BACK AT $5.00 EACH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A CHEAPER PRICE ARE BETTER SOME WHERE ELSE, WITH LESS S&H COST.
kharr
07-08-2007, 10:31 PM
$5 apiece. Ouch!
At gmpartsdirect.com they are packaged 5 to a box @ $1.74 each piece plus postage for future reference. I TRYED THAT SITE, BUT IT CAME TO $5.00 EACH AFTER THEY TACKED ON $10.90 FOR S&H, THEY HAD A PRICE OF $2.92 PER, IF THIS WAS THE WRONG SITE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I WENT AHEAD AND GOT TO THE DEALER AND PICKED THEM UP FOR $4.93 EACH. I REPLACED THE ONE IN THE DRIVERS DOOR, AND YOU CAN TELL THAT THIS IS A BETTER DESIGN, THANKS FOR THE INFO. I GROUND THE CRIMP OFF THE END SINCE THE ROLLER NEVER GOES THAT FAR DURING TRAVEL, BUT THE RIVET WAS MESSED UP ON MINE A BIT, SO THE ROLLER WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT PAST THAT, SO I HAD TO BEND THE TRACK DOWN A BIT, WHICH WASN'T EASY, BUT WHEN YOU DO THIS IT SEEMS TO MESS THE TRACK UP A BIT, AND THE ROLLER HAD A HARD TIME GETTING PAST THAT POINT AFTERWARD, TRYED TO GET AS CLOSE TO THE RIVET AS POSSIBLE, IF YOU HAVE AN EASIER ARE BETTER WAY, I COULD USE IT. I STILL HAVE TO DO THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. THANKS AGAIN
At gmpartsdirect.com they are packaged 5 to a box @ $1.74 each piece plus postage for future reference. I TRYED THAT SITE, BUT IT CAME TO $5.00 EACH AFTER THEY TACKED ON $10.90 FOR S&H, THEY HAD A PRICE OF $2.92 PER, IF THIS WAS THE WRONG SITE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I WENT AHEAD AND GOT TO THE DEALER AND PICKED THEM UP FOR $4.93 EACH. I REPLACED THE ONE IN THE DRIVERS DOOR, AND YOU CAN TELL THAT THIS IS A BETTER DESIGN, THANKS FOR THE INFO. I GROUND THE CRIMP OFF THE END SINCE THE ROLLER NEVER GOES THAT FAR DURING TRAVEL, BUT THE RIVET WAS MESSED UP ON MINE A BIT, SO THE ROLLER WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT PAST THAT, SO I HAD TO BEND THE TRACK DOWN A BIT, WHICH WASN'T EASY, BUT WHEN YOU DO THIS IT SEEMS TO MESS THE TRACK UP A BIT, AND THE ROLLER HAD A HARD TIME GETTING PAST THAT POINT AFTERWARD, TRYED TO GET AS CLOSE TO THE RIVET AS POSSIBLE, IF YOU HAVE AN EASIER ARE BETTER WAY, I COULD USE IT. I STILL HAVE TO DO THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. THANKS AGAIN
94BUICKRMLMTD
08-14-2007, 12:01 AM
Hello (first time posting here),
I'm have the same problem with 3 of my four doors (passenger front and rear and drivers rear doors). After removing the door pannels, I saw that the pink plastic clips have broken into 2 parts.
I took a ride to my local dealership (Tyler Chevrolet/Buick formerly Rub Chevrolet/Buick) to see if they had, or could order the clips. I was told that the clips could not be ordered individually and that I had to purchace the window regulators for each door.
Well I was quoted a price of $90.00 for labor for each door and $285.00 for each regulator! runaround
After I scooped my jaw off the service counter, I walked out. Luckily I found this forum through Google.
My plan of action is to replace all of these clips on all the windows. Might as well since the vehicle is 13 years old.
After reading all the posts and have gone to gmpartsdirect.com and searched the site using the provided numbers, the only valid number was P/N: 15600382, for the plastic retainers used hold the door panels on.
Does anyone know the correct part number for the clips?
Thanks in advance!
--
Mike
I'm have the same problem with 3 of my four doors (passenger front and rear and drivers rear doors). After removing the door pannels, I saw that the pink plastic clips have broken into 2 parts.
I took a ride to my local dealership (Tyler Chevrolet/Buick formerly Rub Chevrolet/Buick) to see if they had, or could order the clips. I was told that the clips could not be ordered individually and that I had to purchace the window regulators for each door.
Well I was quoted a price of $90.00 for labor for each door and $285.00 for each regulator! runaround
After I scooped my jaw off the service counter, I walked out. Luckily I found this forum through Google.
My plan of action is to replace all of these clips on all the windows. Might as well since the vehicle is 13 years old.
After reading all the posts and have gone to gmpartsdirect.com and searched the site using the provided numbers, the only valid number was P/N: 15600382, for the plastic retainers used hold the door panels on.
Does anyone know the correct part number for the clips?
Thanks in advance!
--
Mike
'97ventureowner
08-14-2007, 12:08 AM
Hello (first time posting here),
I'm have the same problem with 3 of my four doors (passenger front and rear and drivers rear doors). After removing the door pannels, I saw that the pink plastic clips have broken into 2 parts.
I took a ride to my local dealership (Tyler Chevrolet/Buick formerly Rub Chevrolet/Buick) to see if they had, or could order the clips. I was told that the clips could not be ordered individually and that I had to purchace the window regulators for each door.
Well I was quoted a price of $90.00 for labor for each door and $285.00 for each regulator! runaround
After I scooped my jaw off the service counter, I walked out. Luckily I found this forum through Google.
My plan of action is to replace all of these clips on all the windows. Might as well since the vehicle is 13 years old.
After reading all the posts and have gone to gmpartsdirect.com and searched the site using the provided numbers, the only valid number was P/N: 15600382, for the plastic retainers used hold the door panels on.
Does anyone know the correct part number for the clips?
Thanks in advance!
--
Mike
The part number for the rollers which I quoted above:
966-6748 is the GM part # for the rollers the last I knew. They were around $1.74 ea. Let me know if that number is still good. And if the Buick dealer doesn't have them try the Chevy dealer as the Impala SS/ Caprice also use these. should still be a good number. Do you have any other Chevy or Buick dealers in the area you can try? Since it's too late at night(or too early in the morning for some) to call my dealer's parts dept to see if that number is good or has been superseded, I'll try in the morning and post back ( when I log back onto this site)what I find out to help you. Funny, those are the same windows I had problems with on my car.
I'm have the same problem with 3 of my four doors (passenger front and rear and drivers rear doors). After removing the door pannels, I saw that the pink plastic clips have broken into 2 parts.
I took a ride to my local dealership (Tyler Chevrolet/Buick formerly Rub Chevrolet/Buick) to see if they had, or could order the clips. I was told that the clips could not be ordered individually and that I had to purchace the window regulators for each door.
Well I was quoted a price of $90.00 for labor for each door and $285.00 for each regulator! runaround
After I scooped my jaw off the service counter, I walked out. Luckily I found this forum through Google.
My plan of action is to replace all of these clips on all the windows. Might as well since the vehicle is 13 years old.
After reading all the posts and have gone to gmpartsdirect.com and searched the site using the provided numbers, the only valid number was P/N: 15600382, for the plastic retainers used hold the door panels on.
Does anyone know the correct part number for the clips?
Thanks in advance!
--
Mike
The part number for the rollers which I quoted above:
966-6748 is the GM part # for the rollers the last I knew. They were around $1.74 ea. Let me know if that number is still good. And if the Buick dealer doesn't have them try the Chevy dealer as the Impala SS/ Caprice also use these. should still be a good number. Do you have any other Chevy or Buick dealers in the area you can try? Since it's too late at night(or too early in the morning for some) to call my dealer's parts dept to see if that number is good or has been superseded, I'll try in the morning and post back ( when I log back onto this site)what I find out to help you. Funny, those are the same windows I had problems with on my car.
94BUICKRMLMTD
08-14-2007, 12:18 AM
The part number for the rollers which I quoted above:
should still be a good number. Do you have any other Chevy or Buick dealers in the area you can try? Since it's too late at night(or too early in the morning for some) to call my dealer's parts dept to see if that number is good or has been superseded, I'll try in the morning and post back ( when I log back onto this site)what I find out to help you. Funny, those are the same windows I had problems with on my car.
Thanks for the quick reply!
No other Chevy/Buick dealers close by, just the one in town (I live out in the middle of corn and bean fields (lol)
However, I did go back to gmpartsdirect.com and took out the "-" from the part number you provided and it worked.
They are currently $2.92 each if anyone was interested.
--
Mike
should still be a good number. Do you have any other Chevy or Buick dealers in the area you can try? Since it's too late at night(or too early in the morning for some) to call my dealer's parts dept to see if that number is good or has been superseded, I'll try in the morning and post back ( when I log back onto this site)what I find out to help you. Funny, those are the same windows I had problems with on my car.
Thanks for the quick reply!
No other Chevy/Buick dealers close by, just the one in town (I live out in the middle of corn and bean fields (lol)
However, I did go back to gmpartsdirect.com and took out the "-" from the part number you provided and it worked.
They are currently $2.92 each if anyone was interested.
--
Mike
'97ventureowner
08-14-2007, 08:46 AM
Thanks for the quick reply!
No other Chevy/Buick dealers close by, just the one in town (I live out in the middle of corn and bean fields (lol)
However, I did go back to gmpartsdirect.com and took out the "-" from the part number you provided and it worked.
They are currently $2.92 each if anyone was interested.
--
Mike
BUY THEM! LOL. I called my guy at the Chevy parts dept. and he told me he had one left in stock but had something like 290 sitting in his warehouse in Philadelphia (that serves many dealers on the East Coast)that he could get me within a day or two. Oh and the price has gone up since I last did one of those they are now $4.93 each. It's a good thing I bought extras for the window I didn't do yet, seeing as it's working fine...for now. I keep the extras in their baggie stored in the glove box for when the time comes I'll need them & know where they are:runaround: If anybody plans on keeping their RM for a long time, this might be a "good investment" to buy in advance to beat any future price increases, or better yet any shortages in supplies that might arise. I hope if GM ever discontinues this part, and you know they will at some point in time, an aftermarket company will come in and produce them as they not only fit the RM, but the Caprices and Impala SS's as well. And there are plenty of these cars still kickin' around and should be for many years.
No other Chevy/Buick dealers close by, just the one in town (I live out in the middle of corn and bean fields (lol)
However, I did go back to gmpartsdirect.com and took out the "-" from the part number you provided and it worked.
They are currently $2.92 each if anyone was interested.
--
Mike
BUY THEM! LOL. I called my guy at the Chevy parts dept. and he told me he had one left in stock but had something like 290 sitting in his warehouse in Philadelphia (that serves many dealers on the East Coast)that he could get me within a day or two. Oh and the price has gone up since I last did one of those they are now $4.93 each. It's a good thing I bought extras for the window I didn't do yet, seeing as it's working fine...for now. I keep the extras in their baggie stored in the glove box for when the time comes I'll need them & know where they are:runaround: If anybody plans on keeping their RM for a long time, this might be a "good investment" to buy in advance to beat any future price increases, or better yet any shortages in supplies that might arise. I hope if GM ever discontinues this part, and you know they will at some point in time, an aftermarket company will come in and produce them as they not only fit the RM, but the Caprices and Impala SS's as well. And there are plenty of these cars still kickin' around and should be for many years.
94BUICKRMLMTD
08-16-2007, 09:36 PM
I ended up driving to another dealership and ordered 2 packs (10 total) of the nylon window roller Bearings and 1 packs (20 total) of the door panel retainers . Total price was $ 37.46 after state sales tax.
The part numbers are:
GM P/N: 10161510 - Plastic Door Panel Fasteners (20 Pack)
GM P/N: 9666748 - Nylon Window Roller Bearing (5 Pack)
I was going to order from GM partsdirect.com. but after shipping I would have paid $ 3.00 more for the order (I guess I'm a cheap scate :naughty: )
If the weather is nice this Sunday, I'm going to install them. If I can rember I'll try to snap a few photos of the insides of the door and what not and post them.
Thanks again for the information, you guys saved me a few hundred $$$$$!
--
Mike
The part numbers are:
GM P/N: 10161510 - Plastic Door Panel Fasteners (20 Pack)
GM P/N: 9666748 - Nylon Window Roller Bearing (5 Pack)
I was going to order from GM partsdirect.com. but after shipping I would have paid $ 3.00 more for the order (I guess I'm a cheap scate :naughty: )
If the weather is nice this Sunday, I'm going to install them. If I can rember I'll try to snap a few photos of the insides of the door and what not and post them.
Thanks again for the information, you guys saved me a few hundred $$$$$!
--
Mike
'97ventureowner
08-16-2007, 09:40 PM
I ended up driving to another dealership and ordered 2 packs (10 total) of the nylon window roller Bearings and 1 packs (20 total) of the door panel retainers . Total price was $ 37.46 after state sales tax.
I was going to order from GM partsdirect.com. but after shipping I would have paid $ 3.00 more for the order (I guess I'm a cheap scate :naughty: )
If the weather is nice this Sunday, I'm going to install them. If I can rember I'll try to snap a few photos of the insides of the door and what not and post them.
Thanks again for the information, you guys saved me a few hundred $$$$$!
--
Mike
Excellent. We can use any pics in this thread to help other members through the "ordeal" of replacing the rollers.
That's one thing you got to watch about online ordering- the shipping charges. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy from your local sources, plus you are helping your areas' economy at the same time.
I was going to order from GM partsdirect.com. but after shipping I would have paid $ 3.00 more for the order (I guess I'm a cheap scate :naughty: )
If the weather is nice this Sunday, I'm going to install them. If I can rember I'll try to snap a few photos of the insides of the door and what not and post them.
Thanks again for the information, you guys saved me a few hundred $$$$$!
--
Mike
Excellent. We can use any pics in this thread to help other members through the "ordeal" of replacing the rollers.
That's one thing you got to watch about online ordering- the shipping charges. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy from your local sources, plus you are helping your areas' economy at the same time.
Squirrelee
10-26-2007, 09:35 PM
Hello all - first time poster.
I also wanted to thank the board (and the ImpalaSS forums) for posting these instructions and part numbers to everyone's benefit.
I wanted to point out that, for some reason, each of my 1995 Roadmaster doors have an additional screw at the bottom holding each door panel on. This appears to be a factory installation and not some type of hatchet job. There is a small hole in the carpeted section of each map holder through which you can use a philip's head screwdriver to remove the offending screw. It took a little head scratching when a gentle pull wouldn't get that last "plastic retainer" out :wink: The suggestion for a 2-3 inch C-clamp was right on the money and made the job easy, as I was unable to use any of the plyers / clamps I had on hand to much benefit. I replaced both the front and rear slider on the driver's rear door, and the C-clamp was able to do both just fine. A little tighter job for the front slider, but it fits inside the smaller inspection hole with room to spare.
Also, for those in the middle of nowhere but have a NAPA supplier nearby, the NAPA part number for the 9666748 rollers is 6651723. My local GM dealer was still slightly (a few pennies) cheaper, but there's the info if it's needed.
Thanks again - I hope to learn more around here!
I also wanted to thank the board (and the ImpalaSS forums) for posting these instructions and part numbers to everyone's benefit.
I wanted to point out that, for some reason, each of my 1995 Roadmaster doors have an additional screw at the bottom holding each door panel on. This appears to be a factory installation and not some type of hatchet job. There is a small hole in the carpeted section of each map holder through which you can use a philip's head screwdriver to remove the offending screw. It took a little head scratching when a gentle pull wouldn't get that last "plastic retainer" out :wink: The suggestion for a 2-3 inch C-clamp was right on the money and made the job easy, as I was unable to use any of the plyers / clamps I had on hand to much benefit. I replaced both the front and rear slider on the driver's rear door, and the C-clamp was able to do both just fine. A little tighter job for the front slider, but it fits inside the smaller inspection hole with room to spare.
Also, for those in the middle of nowhere but have a NAPA supplier nearby, the NAPA part number for the 9666748 rollers is 6651723. My local GM dealer was still slightly (a few pennies) cheaper, but there's the info if it's needed.
Thanks again - I hope to learn more around here!
'97ventureowner
10-26-2007, 11:42 PM
Also, for those in the middle of nowhere but have a NAPA supplier nearby, the NAPA part number for the 9666748 rollers is 6651723. My local GM dealer was still slightly (a few pennies) cheaper, but there's the info if it's needed.
Thanks again - I hope to learn more around here!
That's good info to know in case GM ever decides to stop selling the parts through their dealer network:eek:.
Thanks again - I hope to learn more around here!
That's good info to know in case GM ever decides to stop selling the parts through their dealer network:eek:.
BigBuickRoady
07-27-2020, 05:38 PM
Hi, I have a'91 with the same roller issue on 3 windows.
The part number 966-6748 comes up as discontinued on the GM sure provided. If anyone else can recommend a part number, it would be much appreciated.
The part number 966-6748 comes up as discontinued on the GM sure provided. If anyone else can recommend a part number, it would be much appreciated.
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