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    TECH: REPAIR FAULTY WIND-UP WINDOWS

    Mar 24, 2023 7 minutes

    BEFORE STARTING

    The first rule of working on cars and using tools of any kind is don’t be stupid. Make sure personal protective gear – goggles, gloves, ear defenders, masks and a set of overalls - are hanging on a hook in your garage and use them wisely.

    If you’re working with power tools, protective gear is essential. Never attempt to work under a car without supporting it securely using suitably strong axle stands. If you haven’t got a fire extinguisher, buy one and keep it near to hand. The bottom line? If you’re not completely confident of your own ability to complete any task safely, don’t even start it. Leave it to the experts.

    This is probably one of those jobs you’ve been putting off for ages. The wind-up windows on a 1969- on Mini are notorious for becoming very stiff in operation, requiring a lot more effort than they once did. That might not seem like a big deal, but the snag is that they can only get worse. In some cases you’re left with a window that won’t open, or even one that’s

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