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AGuess Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Holly Springs NC Vehicle(s): 93 500GE, 93 500GE, 2002 G500 Posts: 717 | Window Regulator PreMBUSA compared to MBUSA version Hi Everyone, On my 93 500GE's, I am starting to have trouble with window regulator's. Windows go down very slow and are hard to go back up. So, I looked into pricing on new front window regulator's. Ouch. Pre MBUSA 1993 Right side front from MB with discount almost $900. 2002 = $500+. So the price difference is close to $400 savings if I can use newer regulators. So, does anyone know if the newer 2002 to current window regulators will fit and work in the older 463, Pre MBUSA 93-2000 year G's? Thank you. AGuess | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | RE: Window Regulator PreMBUSA compared to MBUSA version If the window actually moves without a hitch to the full top and bottom then I would remove and lubricate the internals. That is what I did 13 years ago and it has kept working. My recollection of what I did it pretty hazy now. The cable system needed new grease, but I think the motor itself was also crudded up with hardened grease. What is the worst that could happen? You break it and need a new one. | ||
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AGuess Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Holly Springs NC Vehicle(s): 93 500GE, 93 500GE, 2002 G500 Posts: 717 | RE: Window Regulator PreMBUSA compared to MBUSA version Alan, Thank you, that is my plan of action for next weekend. I'm also going to take the door panel off my 2002 G and compare it's regulator to the 93 G. It's crazy how expensive the older parts are, if they can be purchased through MB. I did check a few other sources and they don't have them for less $$$. AGuess | ||
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mb230s Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SWFL Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40 | Re: Window Regulator PreMBUSA compared to MBUSA version Considering my 2002 window regulators only lasted several months before needing replaced - went over 20 when I owned the truck (the idiot dealer service dept surely partly to blame) I'd gladly pay $900 for a regulator that lasts 23 years. | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | Re: Window Regulator PreMBUSA compared to MBUSA version The MBUSA version has a completely different window regulator that is famously fragile. | ||
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