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Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:59 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:20 pm**

Yes, bought new ones or replaced with racing harnesses.

Posted: **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.

Posted: **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?

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Seat belt retraction fix?

Seat belt retraction fix?