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Genie GS-940A unit. 25 years old. Parts are hard to find, but drive tapes (aftermarket) are available. Question: How difficult is it to replace the drive tape? I cannot get the old one out of the power head. I hope it doesn't mean disassembling the whole unit. Help, please.
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don't waste your time or money on fixing that thing. It will save you money in the long run, and probably improve safety as well. -
Replacing drive Tape in old Genie opener
I got the old drive tape out with only the expenditure of my time. Parts all over the garage floor and a smile on my face. The drive gear was still in good condition. I've ordered 2 new drive tapes (to have a spare for my other two Genie tape drive openers).
I never replace that which has given me good service and can be economically repaired. It worked well for 25 years; now maybe another decade or two. And for far less money than a replacement unit.
Color me thrifty. Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle. In that order.Comment
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