Seatbelts not winding back

[dorrick]

Wondering if anyone can tell me if it's possible to adjust the return spring strength on the sealt belts ?
They hardly ever wind back in under their own steam and need to be pulled back and then the spring can take up the slack .
If there is nothing that can be done where is the best place to get replacemnets I've looked on a few of TVR parts sites and the prices vary from circ £ 28 to £ 70 .

Thanks for any help

[PVN]

I don't think they can be adjusted. When mine packed up i was able to buy a direct replacement from Camberley Auto factors for about £35.00. Fitting is easy although its not quite an exact match for the other seat belt.

Hope this helps?

[JonRB]

Very common fault. Some silicone lubricant apparently does the trick, although Dave Batty was rather coy on exactly what he had done to cure mine back when I had my Chimaera and had the same issue.

[350Matt]

Where the belt rubs on the carpet will add friction, try adding some tape over the carpet underneath where the belt runs to try and reduce friction.
also the hood when down pinches the belt.



Matt

[B.N.D.]

Dave Batty sprayed the length of my belts with a silicone lubricant which cured the problem.

[JonRB]

B.N.D. said:

Dave Batty sprayed the length of my belts with a silicone lubricant which cured the problem.

Blimey! Is there an echo in here?

[dorrick]

Hi ,

Thanks for the advice , I sprayed the belts as suggested and everything works ok

Spray £ 4.99 from Screwfix

[im]

dorrick said:

Hi ,

Thanks for the advice , I sprayed the belts as suggested and everything works ok

Spray £ 4.99 from Screwfix

Is this the stuff:



Doesn't the belt feel a bit...whats the word...greasy?

[Bomber Denton]

You are not parking on a slope are you? The reels are really fussy about leing level.