found this on floor...where does it go...?

[911 tweaks]

thx in advance for where this came from...I found this on the middle of my garage floor...looks like some cable end but I cannot recall where it comes from...thx, bob

[porsche930dude]

thats from some part on the window regulator. common failure causes window rattles

[911 tweaks]

Thanks porsche930dude...that is perfect...!!!
I had a door card off last nite & it must of fell out of one of the water drain holes while I was working on lubing the window mechanical internals...
I hope the window continues to work... :-)

[porsche930dude]

sure no problem. it should be fine its most likely been broken for years. im really not sure how important it is or where it goes

[911 tweaks]

well, I took the door cover off to lube the door handle as it was sticking so I figured while I am in here, I would lube the window tracks, pivot points, ect...maybe & hopefully it is from the PO fixing the regulator...I dont want to go back in there if i dont have to...window is going up & down fine for now anyways...
thx again for your quick reply...bob

[crownarch]

That part is staked to your window regulator and retains your regulator spring tension to compensate for the weight of your window glass when cranking your window up. You didn't state what year your 911 is but, assuming it has regulator motors and without the tension from the spring you are placing undo load on the motor. Just go to the hardware store and purchase a plated hex standoff with threads and matching screw. Probably will have to trim the length of the standoff and screw to prevent interference. After mounting the standoff be sure and wind spring to pre-load tension.

[911 tweaks]

car is an 87 carrera w/ elec windows...where in the mechanisms does this go a/o where would I do your fix...??
can the window go up & down like a breeze w/o this part which it is doing now...??

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by 911 tweaks

car is an 87 carrera w/ elec windows...where in the mechanisms does this go a/o where would I do your fix...??
can the window go up & down like a breeze w/o this part which it is doing now...??

Do a search for pivot pin replacement. Read this thread: Window Regulator

You can buy the correct replacement part here: Porsche 911 & Carrera Panels & Doors - Page 3

[pdtweeks]

it could be that PO just failed to retrieve / remove it from the door bottom when he replaced it.

[jbryan]

My eyes hurt after looking at those pictures...

[dicklague]

Originally Posted by jbryan

My eyes hurt after looking at those pictures...

Yeah how could you guys even tell what that was?

Is that a pin hole digital camera?

[911 tweaks]

nope...just my tired and dropped 1 too many times nikon digital camera...

[garment]

I've got the same issue - and two questions:

1. what size replacement is the fix? I've got an '83SC Targa, seems like there's replacements at 23mm and 26mm, I'd prefer to not order the 26mm and have to grind it down when i actually need a 23mm...
   
2. is this a parallel or perpendicular pin?

I took some measurements, the "shorter" one is from the "shoulder" of the pin (or what's left of it).

Thanks, Pelicans!

Originally Posted by 911 tweaks

thx in advance for where this came from...I found this on the middle of my garage floor...looks like some cable end but I cannot recall where it comes from...thx, bob