Power seat track Autopsy
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Fishin' Pole FL
Power seat track Autopsy
I was looking for an easy fix to my broken seat track but was disappointed when I found this inside. The plastic carrier is broken in a couple of places and the small plastic carrier on the end is also broken. All the gears look good, but I don't think a coat hanger will fix this one. I seriously doubt that plastic part is available for purchase to a general dumba$$ such as myself. I took several pics of the process of disassembly but it looks to me the best route is to purchase a rebuilt and send your core in. Here are links to a larger pics.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chico California
I don't know if you have all the pieces to try to glue it together but if you do, I've used PVC cement (for sprinkler systems and PVC pipe) on a couple of different projects around the house and they've held together real good. Noting to lose but your time.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dunstable MA
St. Jude Donor '05
If you're lookin' for CF permission to not DIY, you got my vote bro' The white plastic is probably Delrin. PVC cement might work on it, but you don't want to do this job again, either.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fishin' Pole FL
I have decided to take a stab at fixing the seat. It will have to be assembled anyway if I have to eventually send it in as a core. I cleaned up the plastic pieces with Naptha to get the grease off and then cleaned the fractured places with Acetone and Superglued the thing back together. I used Loctite glue and it seems to be holding well. Tomorrow I'll reinforce the weak spots and the areas between the gussets with epoxy and sandwich the thing back together. Stay Tuned.
Team Owner
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There is always a seat track for sale on ebay. I bought two recently and at 60 bucks a pop!
Lots easier to use good parts.
Lots easier to use good parts.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fishin' Pole FL
Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach
There is always a seat track for sale on ebay. I bought two recently and at 60 bucks a pop!
Lots easier to use good parts.
Lots easier to use good parts.
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