[ROVERNET - UK] Seat Adjusters

[Tom Trafton]

Wow!!  This is what Rovernet is all about;  I put out a plea for help and
within 1/2 hour four good Rovernetters replied.  Thanks to all.  Sounds like
track alignment is the key so I will work toward that goal.

Tom

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Russell" <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Seat Adjusters


> Tom,
> I had an experience where the tracks were not exactly
> parallel which caused the seat to be grabbed and
> restricted while moving.  Loosen the screws which
> secure each track to the floor. Start with the track
> closest to the tunnel and make sure it is as far away
> from the tunnel as you can manage. The downside is
> that the seat could be prematurely directed into the
> side of the tunnel.  Then, adjust the outside track
> while taking measurements to insure a parallel setting
> before tightening the bolts.  Use Lithium white grease
> on the tracks to help with the slide. I also insured
> that both my cars have the bar control rather than the
> cable activated version.
>  As always,......... best wishes
>
> Eric
>
> --- Tom Trafton <v8rover at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone out there in Roverland have any tips for
> > making the front seat
> > adjustment tracks run smoother?  Since I have the
> > seats out of my P6 for
> > upholstery, I thought that I would tackle the
> > problem of getting the tracks
> > to move more freely.  Simply smearing grease on the
> > tracks doesn't seem to
> > help very much.  I have switched tracks, replacing
> > the old style with the
> > single plastic release lever with the later type
> > with a single release bar
> > running across the front of the seat.  As usual, all
> > hints and help would be
> > greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
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