It'll be use that weakens them, not age. And they will be stored with the spring in the most relaxed state. I'm sure if there's a problem, you'll be able to exchange them. I think you'll find it's a Mini part originally. The winder mechanism is a generic part and you can have your buckle sewn onto it (apparently, never had it done) Martin Chris Hawes wrote: >Hello everyone, > >I am looking to deal with my slack drivers seat belt once the skins are >removed for a speaker upgrade. The passenger side retracts okay, but the >drivers side is weak at best. > >Does anyone know or have experience fitting an OEM 100701/2 seat belt >mechanism from a vendor, I am concerned because the unused ones are 25 years >old and wonder if they will become weak quickly due to age. > >Has anyone upgraded the mechanism with new bits so that it retracts properly >like new and stays than way? > >Thanks > >Chris H. >Vin 5255 > > DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doc-uk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/