Newbie - Window problem

Fitting a window regulator for a friend . I have a question or two .
( The assembly that moves your Electric Windows )
a) Will I get away with aluminium pop rivets , or do I need stronger steel / stainless ones ?
b) If so any suggestions of where to get them

(Boring Technical) description of symptoms

The fault was the regulator , as a bit had snapped off the green slide .
Here are the symptoms

Attempting to close the window motor moves
(Until metal bits bump roller ) . Window stays still but can be pulled
back up with no resistance from the motor .

Opening window
If window is being held up , motor will pull it back down .

Yet to check health of motor ,but was moving , no weakness in switch

The window appears to move freely in its runners .

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Keen DIYer , understand electrics , Hate town driving !

Live in Warwickshire ( Enjoyed your Tech Pics )

Many Thanks

Hi Sparkplug

Welcome to the site, nice introduction k:

As for your issue I think that aluminium pop rivets would be fine.

If you did want something a bit stronger then you can get steel / stainless steel pop rivets quite reasonably at RS:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/sear" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... on_uk%3aN)&Ntk=I18NAll&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=4294955509+4294918541&Ns=stockPolicy_uk|1||new_uk|1&Nty=1&binCount=57#breadCrumb

I hope this helps!

Welcome again Sparkplug!

As I said in chat yesterday, I think alloy rivets would be fine.

k:

Many thanks Red & Dal for your keen assistance .

You've helped me get my Brain back in gear .

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