Cabin : Exec 018 Location : Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts and Bristol Posts : 2241 Join date : 2011-09-20
Subject: Rear lap belt mounts Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:24 pm
Unfortunately, over the weekend, whilst putting down the R and R bed, I carelessly managed to trap the lap belt underneath and managed to crack the plastic cover on the buckle.
It still works OK, but I expect some sharp eyed MOT tester will spot it, so I'm going to replace it.
I think it is a Securon 210, fitted by Danbury.
My question is, does anyone know if it is a captive bolt that I can remove from inside, or am I going to have to crawl underneath with a spanner whilst a mate undoes it from above. I'm hoping it is the former that was done in Brazil on the original build.
Subject: Re: Rear lap belt mounts Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:11 pm
Hi Dizzy,
There are captive nuts in the seat belt mounting points.
When I fitted my 3 point belts I had to remove the lapbelts BUT be warned they are very hard to remove.
The under-seal gets right in the threads so suggest a good soaking of WD40 before makes a massive difference. Go gently as they can snap off the welds on the captive nuts so suggest you loosen 1/2 a turn then re-tighten 1/4 of a turn and keep this going until it frees up.
Cabin : Exec 018 Location : Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts and Bristol Posts : 2241 Join date : 2011-09-20
Subject: Re: Rear lap belt mounts Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:34 pm
That's a relief about the captive nuts, and thanks for the advice about taking it slow.
Much appreciated for the reply Steve, cheers
TimV Admin
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14337 Join date : 2009-09-27
Subject: Re: Rear lap belt mounts Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:37 am
You reckon we believe that's how you broke the belt with the bed dizzy?! You saucy devil!
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dizzylizard
Cabin : Exec 018 Location : Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts and Bristol Posts : 2241 Join date : 2011-09-20
Subject: Re: Rear lap belt mounts Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:32 am
Sorry to disappoint Tim, but I'm not as athletic as I used to be.......I think the bromide they put in the tea at my school 60 years ago is just starting to kick in.
TimV Admin
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14337 Join date : 2009-09-27
Subject: Re: Rear lap belt mounts Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:10 pm
dizzylizard wrote:
Sorry to disappoint Tim, but I'm not as athletic as I used to be.......I think the bromide they put in the tea at my school 60 years ago is just starting to kick in.
If it's only just taking affect dizzy then you've done very well! (According to Young Mr. Grace. )
________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer @brazilianvwbay
Sorry to disappoint Tim, but I'm not as athletic as I used to be.......I think the bromide they put in the tea at my school 60 years ago is just starting to kick in. 
