Seat belts........
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 20:49
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Member - Michael J (SA)
Can they, or can't they......the drivers
seat belt on the Troopy is very slow to retract.......bit like me I guess,,lol.
Can they be adjusted??
I know that they have marked on them 'do not remove'.....but car manufacturers have been known to tell a few porkies.
Anyone with any ideas???
Cheers
Michael
Reply By: Dave198 - Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:10
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:10
Michael, AFIK you cannot adjust or retension them.
Not sure I would trust it if I had a go at pulling it apart and fiddling with it.
It seems to be a bit of a problem with some Jap belts that they don't recoil very
well after a few years.
I think the only solution is a new belt if it's a PIA getting caught in the door.
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:18
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:18
Thanks Dave,
Guess I am looking for confirmation of my own opinions.
Nothing worse than taking something apart and having heaps of stuff flying around the shed........and having no idea where it all belongs......LOL LOL
Thanks
Michael
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:28
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:28
Maybe its time to upgrade to a Nissan....hehehehehe
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:21
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:21
Now there's a thought....wanna swap???
Troopy still has splits.....LOL LOL
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Reply By: Member - Jiarna (NT) - Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:58
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 at 22:58
Someone will scream if this is a no-no, but if I had a problem like this, I'd give it a good dose of silicone spray and see if it helps. Lots cheaper than buying a Nissan (as if you'd want to!!).
Cheers
John
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:25
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:25
Have given it a good clean, no change.
As for a Niiiisssaaaan.......
well, think I will just get another
seat belt;))
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Reply By: slammin - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 00:07
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 00:07
I'm assuming, dangerous I know ; ) that it is the same or similar to the hilux.
I'm due to give
mine a go.
Check this Site Link
Regards,
Slammin.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:27
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:27
Interested to know how you went with it Slammin.
Don't think it would work with the Troopy 'cos the plastic covers on each end seem to be
well and truly fixed in place:(((
Cheers
Michael
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Follow Up By: slammin - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 22:13
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 22:13
Michael, the really interesting bit will be trying to find the time LOL!
I'm scheduling it for this week, if i have luck I'll post it here.
I would say tho' that if your covers are permanent then more than likely
mine will be too...
Cheers,
Slammin
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 09:01
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 09:01
The drivers side belt does this on a regular basis on
mine.
Find the top loop/guide gets a bit dirty and just needs a clean and lube.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:29
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 15:29
Yeah, tried that Oldplodder, guess I'll have to mortgage the dog and buy a new
seat belt from our friendly.....but expensive.....Tojo outlet.
Cheers
Michael
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Reply By: Terryfied - Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 17:14
Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 17:14
Gidday Michael,
sorry for the late reply on this.My troopy belts did the same thing and a good wash helped greatly although it was never perfect. I had the old belts rebuilt with new webbing by a seatbelt company in
Perth. The cost was $260.00 for 2 belts and now they work a treat.A lot cheaper than $380.00 each from toyota.
Terry
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 19:34
Saturday, Nov 04, 2006 at 19:34
Thanks Terryfied,
Might end up checking all the options.
It is 'sort of OK' but have to remember to feed it back each time I get out.....is a real PITA tho'.
Pax side seems OK.
Have not priced a new one.......yet. Will see how we go.
Cheers
Michael
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