MautoK
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| posted on 6/9/08 at 05:40 PM |
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Seatbelt rear mounting
Gents,
I'm about to instal Sabelts on my MK and a trial fitting throws up a few questions about the rear mountings.
1. Do the harness end-plates need to be covered with edging trim to eliminate their sharp edges? If so, small section is a bit too small for the 1/8
inch thick plates, but can be persuaded on. However, securing it with a tie-wrap (inside the end-loop) doesn't look too good.
The bigger section doesn't want to bend enough.
2. The bolt/spacer/end-plate all seems a bit slack when assembled - i.e. the end-plate flops around more than seems reasonable.
3. Should I fit washers under the bolt heads? The bolt head isn't that much bigger than the hole in the end-plate!
See the pic BeltRearMount.jpg in my archive
Any comments on this?
Thanks.
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Humbug
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 08:12 AM |
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I had the same problem. After trying several things, I left the edges bare and had no problem, but I think it might depend on the individual tester. I
think what you have done should be OK, but I would try and twist the cut-off end of the cable tie underneath.
Also, I did put covers on the bolt heads.
Re the rattling problem, It is because the shape of the spacers does not allow the plates to be botled down tight - deliberately, to allow some
rotational movement. It should be fine i.e. safe. However, I found the rattling very annoying and solved it by slipping some heater hose over the
tophat spacer thingies so the the hose was just a bit longer than the section of spacer. When tighten up, there is still enough room for some movement
but the rubber stops the rattling.
Hey presto!
Simon
 
Rescued attachment 2006-08-26 3 ST harness mount noise damper.JPG
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Avoneer
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 08:18 AM |
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I'd put a washer under the bolt head.
To save you all looking:
Pat...
 
Is this OK for SVA? Bolt head cover yet to be fitted.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 08:19 AM |
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Oh, and the bolt has to be stronger than an 8.8.
Pat...
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MautoK
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 11:30 AM |
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Thanks for your constructive comments, guys.
This was just an trial fitting, so no cover on the bolt head yet.
The bolts are the ones supplied with the belts! I can source some 12.9s; and I think both a washer and some rubber would be reassuring additions.
BTW, how do you embed the picture?
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MautoK
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 08:01 PM |
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'Bolts ... should be of grade 8.8 or better'
Also, all components must be 'suitably protected against corrosion, eg plated or coated'.
So 8.8 cadmium plated hex-head bolts are OK
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