Series 3 window locking catch / latch stuck open

JoMo1974

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• Jun 19, 2023

• #1

Sorry if already posted, had a search and couldn't see anything obvious.

One of the sliding catches used to lock the sliding windows is stuck and I wondered how much of a job it was to fix/replace? It seems to be riveted onto a panel. Does anyone have any experience of replacing it? If so any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

McBoon

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• Jun 19, 2023

• #2

Mine was a dawdle to fix.
Drill out the rivet and use self tapping screws to screw back into position, thereby allowing easier replacement.
New catches are readily available from the usual suspects

 

Bobsticle

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• Jun 19, 2023

• #3

It’s only plastic on plastic so it can’t have completely seized. Bit of WD40 and a tap from the biggest club hammer you can steal should have it letting the thieves in within seconds.

 

JoMo1974

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• Jun 19, 2023

• #4

Thank you for the replies, the window guide had obviously been replaced at some point and was stopping the catch sliding up.
Drilled out the rivets, took out the catch and window, went prehistoric on the guide with a drill to widen the hole for the catch pin, reassembled and hey-presto - another job done! Now on to the next

 

Bobsticle

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• Jun 19, 2023

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JoMo1974 said:

Thank you for the replies, the window guide had obviously been replaced at some point and was stopping the catch sliding up.
Drilled out the rivets, took out the catch and window, went prehistoric on the guide with a drill to widen the hole for the catch pin, reassembled and hey-presto - another job done! Now on to the next

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