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whastie
13th March 2013, 06:52 PM
Hi all - I have a GU 2.8l Manual TD Y61 which I have owned since new 1998. Problem experienced is that the seat belt (drivers side front) will no longer retract, I need to manually push it into the slot - which is a pain.

Any similar problems or hints on what the problem would be ???

Regards
Wayne
happygu
13th March 2013, 07:19 PM
Wayne,

Try cleaning the Top Seatbelt Mount on the pillar. If you lift up the belt, you will find that it will be all gummed up between the belt and the loop it goes through, which when cleaned up will have you retracting again in no time at all.

Mic
threedogs
13th March 2013, 07:25 PM
X 2 plus you could use some emery tape there as well.
other than that cost is $350 ish for a new pair
happygu
13th March 2013, 07:31 PM
Cleaning the belts with hot soapy water will help too to get rifd of any residues on the belt itself.

To Threedogs - I would suggest the OP to try cleaning the belt and mount first, and then fine grit sandpaper last of all ( Don't want grooves and scratches in the plastic, otherwise it will keep on catching )

Mic
nickpeacock36
13th March 2013, 07:34 PM
X3 cleaning. My work ranger was terrible until i was told how to sort it. The buckle nearly had my eye out the first use after cleaning:D

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04OFF
13th March 2013, 07:46 PM
1200 wet & dry sandpaper fixed mine up
Stropp
13th March 2013, 08:19 PM
X2 with o4off
whastie
13th March 2013, 08:39 PM
Much appreciated Mic, will give it a go tomorrow.

Regards
Wayne
mudski
14th March 2013, 07:11 PM
Crappy retractable seat belts come standard with the GU's don't they?
BillsGU
15th March 2013, 04:41 PM
Tried all that stuff. Nothing worked for me long term. See thread for details ..............

www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/archive/index.../t-8424-p-2.html
DX grunt
15th March 2013, 06:52 PM
Tried all that stuff. Nothing worked for me long term. See thread for details .............. www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/archive/index.../t-8424-p-2.html

Hey Bill

Your link didn't work.

Rossco
wouldnot
16th March 2013, 03:45 PM
Mine;s the same, gonna try clean it now
BillsGU
17th March 2013, 02:56 PM
Hey Bill

Your link didn't work.

Rossco

You're right !! Don't know why it didn't work. Just use the search function - cuts out the middle man that way!