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Title: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 18 July 2011, 18:46
Well....as the subject line may explain, are the leccy window reg's the same between 3 and 5 door mk3 golfs or do they differ as I'm currently after a N/S/F!!

Any wise words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.  :huh:

Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: madmanmart on 18 July 2011, 19:08
Yes they are the same,

I have a few if you need one cheap.

Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 18 July 2011, 19:10
Yeah, what sort of monies mate?
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: madmanmart on 18 July 2011, 19:41
PM'd
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 July 2011, 21:25
Im pretty sure there different in size.
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: mad4vws on 18 July 2011, 22:12
motors are pretty much the same it's the mechanism that is different  lengths from 3 door to 5 door .   
also have a few lying around motors are fine mechanism's are knackered the cables have snap or chewed on the roller runners.  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 July 2011, 23:18
motors are pretty much the same it's the mechanism that is different  lengths from 3 door to 5 door .   
also have a few lying around motors are fine mechanism's are knackered the cables have snap or chewed on the roller runners.  :wink:

Bet you havent got me a 3 door one yet  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 18 July 2011, 23:30
Well thats the thing...with mine the motor is fine, the bloody yellow clip holding the cable at the top of the runner by the roller has snapped in half so the cables just chewing into the green wheel. half way up theres too much tension and it runs back down again! :sad:

Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 July 2011, 23:33
Well if you have a 5 door you wont struggle to get one but if its a 3 door they seem harder to find well they do round here anyway  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 18 July 2011, 23:39
Tell me about it...got a 3dr 16v...at the minute getting a cheap reg is like looking for hens teeth! :grin:
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 July 2011, 23:42
 :grin: Problem im having
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: mad4vws on 19 July 2011, 10:08
always find 5 door 1's no 1 is scraping 3 door these days.

p.s haven't forgotten 2 get you 1 :cool: .
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 19 July 2011, 11:58
Well...just been on the blower to Les at VeeDub Machine and apparently (after checking a vag parts system) there is no variation between the 3 - 5dr reg's so I've ordered a brand new one minus the motor on next day all in at ~£31.53  :shocked: thought that was bit of a snap really considering i've been quoted £40 for a used one.

Will be here tomorrow so will let you know if indeed it does fit ok....Here's hoping!
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: madmanmart on 19 July 2011, 13:40
They are the same size 3dr and 5dr...............
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: ebo007 on 22 July 2011, 22:29
I'm also needing one of these. The White clip/bracket at the bottom has smashed so the window fell in. Took the panel off and pushed the window back up just now. If someone has 1 spare send me a pm with details and price please. Cheers
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 22 July 2011, 22:42
window reg fitted...all working lovely!!
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 July 2011, 07:12
So did you change just the motor or the whole thing??
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: dansmk3 on 23 July 2011, 09:07
iv done 2 passenger regs in the last year, bought one off of ebay and one from ECP no more than 50notes each.

yeah its a kick in the spuds, but when you tell your mate dont use the window and they do and the window stays down you have to part with the money  :angry: lol

would we say £50 is expensive for a reg??
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: samwalker4 on 23 July 2011, 09:40
I used my original motor as that was working fine and just changed the reg. easy job to do tbh. I ended up doing it in the pissing rain under a halogen lamp cos I didn't get the part till late in the day (9pm!) but took the reg out in about 10 mins, changed the motor over and dropped it back in again.

The test is now to see wether the reg is any good as it's obviously not an OEM part (although apparently German made!)

Tis bloody nice to be able to use the window again....seems quite novel!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk3 leccy window reg's...are they different between 3 and 5dr?
Post by: dansmk3 on 23 July 2011, 09:59
make sure you didnt do the glass clamps up too tight mate!! shattered glass when going over the slightest bump aint a good look! and im talking from experience  :embarassed: