Window Winder handles
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
- garyd
- Registered user
- Posts: 486
- Joined: 20 Sep 2006, 18:36
- 80-90 Mem No: 2934
- Location: Wells, Somerset
Window Winder handles
I seem to go through these window handles quite frequently and have bust another today.
Has anyone found a source or design which is stronger that the original cast alloy type? I've seen some drilled channel ones which might be machined steel but which could just as easily be equally weak castings.
thanks
Has anyone found a source or design which is stronger that the original cast alloy type? I've seen some drilled channel ones which might be machined steel but which could just as easily be equally weak castings.
thanks
Garyd
1990 Transporter syncro camper
2 litre AGG 'GTi' engine
1990 Transporter syncro camper
2 litre AGG 'GTi' engine
Re: Window Winder handles
I have some Audi (at least i think they are) ones on mine.They are stronger than a strong thing.I can post a picture up tomorrow if you want.
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
- CovKid
- Trader
- Posts: 8409
- Joined: 30 Apr 2006, 13:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 3529
- Location: Ralph - Coventry (Retired)
- Contact:
Re: Window Winder handles
Also servicing the winder mechanism will reduce the effort (and strain) the handle is subject to. Its a big piece of glass so an overhaul is worth doing.
Roller paint your camper at home: http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for MP4 download.
- garyd
- Registered user
- Posts: 486
- Joined: 20 Sep 2006, 18:36
- 80-90 Mem No: 2934
- Location: Wells, Somerset
Re: Window Winder handles
Covkid - The windows are free running although they occasionally stick in the rubbers if closed for a long while. The problem seems to be less in the rotational leverage strength than in resisting the occasional force square to the door - ie pulling the knob away from the trim panel.
Rob - yes please to photos and any other info on where they're from.
thanks both
Rob - yes please to photos and any other info on where they're from.
thanks both
Garyd
1990 Transporter syncro camper
2 litre AGG 'GTi' engine
1990 Transporter syncro camper
2 litre AGG 'GTi' engine
- CovKid
- Trader
- Posts: 8409
- Joined: 30 Apr 2006, 13:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 3529
- Location: Ralph - Coventry (Retired)
- Contact:
Re: Window Winder handles
The common replacement on bugs (and they fit the T25 too): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Window-winde ... PcRU1g3esg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, check out the Audi ones first.
However, check out the Audi ones first.
Roller paint your camper at home: http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for MP4 download.
Re: Window Winder handles
This is one of mine. I bought them off here, but can't remember who off. I'm pretty certain the seller said they were off an Audi.
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
Re: Window Winder handles
Definitely Audi. There are a few on Fleabay, not cheap mind.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... e&_sacat=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... e&_sacat=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"
Re: Window Winder handles
I have the Audi handles in my Bluestar for no other reason than they look good I've no need for 'stronger' handles. Straight swap, 5 minutes work on a dark driveway
1989 2.1 MV Auto
- itchyfeet
- Registered user
- Posts: 12427
- Joined: 23 Jul 2007, 17:24
- 80-90 Mem No: 12733
- Location: South Hampshire
Re: Window Winder handles
Does anybody know if all the VW's had the same winder spline dims? are they pretty much all interchangeable?
I just tried my Lupo handle ( that looks like the Audi one above) on my T25 and it was quite tight, looks like a slightly different spline shape.
thanks
I just tried my Lupo handle ( that looks like the Audi one above) on my T25 and it was quite tight, looks like a slightly different spline shape.
thanks
Re: Window Winder handles
I have beetle handles on mine. Go straight on but used longer screws/bolts to fit. Same in Covkid link.
1984 Caravelle 1.9 DG 34 DAT
2002 Audi TT 225 BAM.
2002 Audi TT 225 BAM.
- itchyfeet
- Registered user
- Posts: 12427
- Joined: 23 Jul 2007, 17:24
- 80-90 Mem No: 12733
- Location: South Hampshire
Re: Window Winder handles
hubcap61 wrote:I have beetle handles on mine. Go straight on but used longer screws/bolts to fit. Same in Covkid link.
Thanks looking for something a bit more 80's
- bigherb
- Registered user
- Posts: 2580
- Joined: 27 Mar 2008, 13:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 5789
- Location: West Kent
Re: Window Winder handles
1982 Camper 1970 1500 Beetle Various Skoda's, Ariel Arrow
- itchyfeet
- Registered user
- Posts: 12427
- Joined: 23 Jul 2007, 17:24
- 80-90 Mem No: 12733
- Location: South Hampshire
Re: Window Winder handles
bigherb wrote:Most VAG (but not all) use the same splines. I have Skoda Felicia ones on mine.
thanks, so some off a scrapie would likely fit and be much better than the rubbish you can buy.
- itchyfeet
- Registered user
- Posts: 12427
- Joined: 23 Jul 2007, 17:24
- 80-90 Mem No: 12733
- Location: South Hampshire
Re: Window Winder handles
itchyfeet wrote:
I just tried my Lupo handle ( that looks like the Audi one above) on my T25 and it was quite tight, looks like a slightly different spline shape.
thanks
I was wrong about the Lupo handle it was right but the spline on the handle was a bit damaged hence why it didn't fit.
Perfect for flat unwarped door cards but on my tin top they are warped and it rubs because they don't come out at an angle like the OEM
Plenty of Lupos get scrapped and parts on them often dirt cheap.