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Review on πŸ”Œ Dorman 742-142 Power Window Motor: A Reliable Choice for Select Vehicle Models by Ken Wilson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Faster and quieter than the original, difficult installation for 1990 Silverado

Purchased to replace the power window in a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado single cab. The original engine lasted 30 years. This kit has everything you need for multi-vehicle installation and the wiring harnesses are of a very high quality. This is not an easy fix for this truck. To replace this motor, which is riveted to the inner panel, the entire door skin panel and inner door panel must be removed. Make sure you have a dremel, angle grinder or drill that can handle very strong old rivets. The hardware included is perfect for this car, except for the height of the screw head under the engine for a screw hole. I didn't modify it, I just tightened it and it works quietly and perfectly. Make sure to grease the window rails, spray/lube the door lock rods and door latch assembly (which didn't fully lock/unlock my door locks), and consider replacing the window rollers while you're there. You don't want to go there again!

Pros
  • Slim design
Cons
  • Long delivery time