I have this 92 loyale that the driver side electric window is starting to really move slowly into place all the way up.  Have to help pull it up.  I was checking prices and autozone was like 144 dollars for a rebuilt motor.  Are there any newer subaru models whose motors might work?  Anyone got the motor for a better price somewhere else?  Any other options, like is it easy to take apart and change brushes?  Are brushes available for it? Any opinions would help.

Take apart. Clean out old grease, re lube. Check the brushes. Tracks and motor / gearbox.

Edited June 5, 20169 yr by DaveT

Thanks Dave, will get on it this next coming weekend.

Remove the panel and lube all tracks and gears.

 

Should help.

 

Sam

Remove the panel and lube all tracks and gears.

 

Should help.

 

Sam

hey Sam any ideas on what is the best lube for that.  I was just reading the web, some people said stay away from synthetics since they will eat up plastic components, also said use a silicone based lube but then they said it doesnt last that long and it may freeze in the winter temps (not a problem for Texas where I am at though).  What did you use Sam?

 

Thanks

I have no idea what grease to use.  I have used a brake grease I had sitting on my shelf for years.    Two years down the road the windows still work fine.

 

Good luck,

Sam

I use Amsoil synthetic wheel bearing grease for pretty much anything I need to grease. I have not seen it do anything bad. I don't recall if I greased a window track system or not. I have some that I should though.