Window winder Crank handle lever snapped TWICE!

[Gok]

Okay so a few months ago I snapped my drivers side crank handle when winding up the window, so I swapped this for the passenger side which recently snapped clean in two !

I am leaning more towards weak design than my "immense" strength

Are the crank cog sizes the same across e30, e36 and e34 models ?

I've tried to source replacement e30 winders that don't cost the earth to no avial.

Any help would be very much appriciated.

Thanks in advance

Gok

[daimlerman]

Try removing the door card and lubing up the winder mech. before fitting yet another handle.

[Gok]

Thank you for the tip daimlerman

[daimlerman]

Other thing to check whilst you have the door in bits is that the glass slides freely up and down when dis-connected from the lift gear,bit of KY gell( )or vasaline in the window rubbers will help here.

You may find that the glass 'tips' a bit from end to end,this will indicate worn guides in the door frame.

Mostly,this is a time fix rather than a 'spend' fix!

[daimlerman]

Crank handles from early fords will fit.. cortina, escort, capri etc. They are metal so will survive your immense strength

EFA

As tested by an all black full back,I expect!

[Gok]

Thank you to the above responses , all valuable advice which i will utilise come the weekend ( weather permitting of course :/

[sweep]

I have e30 winder handles here

[DanThe]

Best pic I have but these are Mk3/4 Polo winders that I have on my track car

[Gok]

Thanks DanThe this looks like a good replacement for the e30, cheaper too I would of thought