Seat belt retraction fix?

Blaise · Post by **Blaise** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:59 am

Has anyone succeeded in fixing those tired poorly retracting seat belts? Mine retract like pouring molasses.

Pete K · Post by **Pete K** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:20 pm

Yes, bought new ones or replaced with racing harnesses.

Post by **John in Simi Valley** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:43 pm

I had a similar problem a few years ago.
Removed the seat belt recoil mechanism and cleaned it with a light spray of WD-40 as a sovent, then heavy spray of brake cleaner to wash out the debris. Works like a champ now.

Blaise · Post by **Blaise** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:04 pm

John in Simi Valley wrote:I had a similar problem a few years ago.
Removed the seat belt recoil mechanism and cleaned it with a light spray of WD-40 as a sovent, then heavy spray of brake cleaner to wash out the debris. Works like a champ now.

Good to hear. I will give it a try. It looks like the retracting mechanism is in a sealed assembly. How did you get in there and reseal it?