cortinanz72 11 Posted May 13, 2020 the upright adjuster on my drivers seat doesnt lock well and can randomly give way, meaning i fall back. shown is the system for locking it. not exactly large teeth and most have worn, have filed them (after this pic was taken) to try impove but not sure it will be enough. anyone got any better ideas or have done something to fix this. its in a coupe so need to be able to drop seat forward and lock back up easily. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinanz72 11 Posted May 13, 2020 also noticed the seat rails were bolted into other holes just outside of where the captive nuts are, wondering if my rails are not the original and someone has drilled out to make work. seats fitted in car fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted May 13, 2020 The tread may be damaged & so have been refrilled. The reclining mechanism can give problems if it's not fully engaging. To tilt (for entry to the rear) you press down on the small lever under the rear edge of the seat base. All MK3 seats use the same mechanism wether in 2dr/4dr or estate/wagon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinanz72 11 Posted May 14, 2020 i have a set of seats i got out of my old 4 door. they have system you have referred to. these seats are a bit different the lever sticking out is used to adjust the angle of the back rest. I have discovered what i believe to be the issue with the drivers side, a spring in missing. hopefully i can find something suitable. being a different mechanism, im wondering if these didnt come out of a cortina. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted May 14, 2020 Don't look like it, look Japanese. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeper 60 Posted May 14, 2020 That seat looks very much like the seats I took out of my neighbours' old Datsun 120Y to put in my mates' Triumph Toledo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinanz72 11 Posted May 14, 2020 well bummer. one more thing that will be slightly off making this car as original as possible. i dont mind though, they are in good condition and i dont think too many people will notice they arent original Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted May 20, 2020 Think they might be Toyota poss corolla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinanz72 11 Posted May 21, 2020 managed to get the locking mechanism working thanks to a spring from the drums off some random car at pick a part. so these will be going into the car, and maybe one day if i find a set will put original cortina seats in. thanks for the help guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites