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02-01-2021, 12:47 AM | #1 | ||
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My seatbelts are 20 years old and both front belts are a little slow to retract & some light fraying where they slide through the buckle.
Is it time to replace them or just clean the retractor & wash the belt? |
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02-01-2021, 07:43 AM | #2 | ||
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The moment you mention fraying is the time to replace IMO.
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02-01-2021, 03:57 PM | #4 | ||
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Thanks Jaydee, appreciate the quick reply. Seatbelt Solutions were exactly what I was looking for. I am in discussions now regarding some replacements for the front. Will post when I receive the replacements.
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02-01-2021, 04:06 PM | #5 | ||
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I still remember the old Greek mechanic my dad used to visit.
Pulled out a lighter and ran it up and down the belt till the fraying was 'fixed'...
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02-01-2021, 04:36 PM | #6 | ||
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Thanks, you just reminded me to watch Kojak tonight.
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02-01-2021, 07:09 PM | #7 | ||
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They replaced my XC belts and my brother has had a few old cars belts done too, very happy with the quality and service.
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03-01-2021, 05:11 PM | #8 | ||
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Several years back, my daughter had a minor accident in a Pulsar. It was my mum's old car, and I have it in my head that it was the last model made in Australia, so I guess at the time it was maybe 20 years old?
It had very low kms. Unlike some of mum's previous victims, I don't recall it ever being in a crash. It had no airbags. My daughter rear-ended a stationery car in a rain-storm. She suffered only minor injury, despite the fact that the seatbelt snapped. So yeah, if you expect them to work when required, better to be safe than sorry. |
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