The 'E' Type Forum

Hi

Does anyone know in the UK who can repair the drivers front seat mechanism, i have broken
the chrome handle and the seat back is wont stay upright.

You help would be much appreciated'

Thanks.

Gerry

Gerry, have you taken the seat out to inspect where the actual break is? It is a ratchet, so have you broken the ratchet itself? As such it should be a simple welding job. If it’s the handle part, can you slip a tube over the remaining part to at least get the back into a position you like?

Geoff

Thank Geoff

I do have the seat out, i am doing a total refurb its in the loft at the moment,
but i certainly will have a closer look at it,i have bought a new chrome handle
and will look at the mechanism and take it from there.

Thanks for your advice

Cheers

Gerry

Hi Gerry,

I had issues with a rather tired and abused reclining mechanism and so went down the route of dismantling to try to fix it. Firstly they’re not designed to be taken apart (caveat is a previous owner might have butchered mine) as parts of the pivot joint are welded.

If the seat is not staying in position, I would look first at the ‘return’ springs which engages a toothed wedge piece with the teeth in the main bracket. Secondly make sure the wedge piece is not binding so a little grease won’t go amiss. Finally check the bracket teeth but if they are damaged it might be the case of trying to source a replacement.

If it helps, here’s a few photos of my woes ….

https://etype.chrisvine.com/2012/12/seats/

Thanks Chris

That's a great help i will certainly look into that when i strip it down.

Cheers

Gerry