nitros44
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Post by nitros44 on Aug 26, 2012 17:09:40 GMT
Spot on BAZ,
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Post by markie76 on Sept 8, 2012 11:23:20 GMT
ME AGAIN...!!!!
Right, I got a pair of 3 point rear seatbelts from an old Sierra (my donor was a sierra) so they fit the recepticles already fitted in my car.
The issue I am having is one of the male buckles on one belt is thicker than the other one and is very stiff going in and out of the buckle recepticle and it doesn't do the 'click'. The other male buckle works fine in both recepticles giving the 'click' and coming out when the button is pressed.
I have compared the male buckles with my measuring caliper and the problem one is 3.1mm thick and the other is 3.0mm thick.
So my question is; is it ok if I file/grind down the underside of the problem male buckle to 3.0mm so it goes in/out of its recepticle freely?
Thanks.
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Post by David on Sept 8, 2012 20:47:41 GMT
Don't damage it in any way if possible Mark, if it locks securely and opens ok the operation may only be a pass & advise.
To test it, connect the two together then pull on the seat belt and make sure it doesn't release, then with tension on the belt or under load by pulling it again, click the button and it should release
If it doesn't change either the buckle or belt with a better match mate
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Post by markie76 on Sept 9, 2012 19:24:41 GMT
Don't damage it in any way if possible Mark, if it locks securely and opens ok the operation may only be a pass & advise. To test it, connect the two together then pull on the seat belt and make sure it doesn't release, then with tension on the belt or under load by pulling it again, click the button and it should release If it doesn't change either the buckle or belt with a better match mate Thanks for your reply. The 3.1mm buckle has to be pushed/wiggled in, it does lock in place but without the expected click. With the buckle in, you can tug on the belt & I have even leaned back holding the belt and it remains locked. To open, you push the button and have to pull and wiggle the buckle out, when it gets half way out it comes out freely. It does work as expected in the locked position, its just the process of getting it in and out isn't smooth
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Post by David on Sept 10, 2012 16:54:21 GMT
The easier it is to operate the better, the release is just as important as it locking together Mark
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nitros44
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Post by nitros44 on Sept 10, 2012 23:20:16 GMT
It doesn't sound good to me Mark Putting Mot standard to one side. It may well remain locked when the belt is pulled on using your normal strength,but in a different scenario with a bit more force applied to it such as an accident,it may well give way. Like David said "get a better one"
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