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All, <<I was considering trying to lubricate the retractor. Does anyone know if this is effective/safe/possible? For safety's sake, should I just replace the retractor?>> As an automotive seat engineer I would have to recommend that you replace the retractor with a new, dealer, piece. It might be possible to lubricate the catch, but the inertial latch mechanism may be disrupted by lube, possibly reducing its effectiveness in some situations. If you do decide to lube it, then study its workings very carefully and try to make sure that the mechanism will work properly in a crash. I am not a strong believer in airbags, but I strongly believe in good, properly attached, seat belts as the most effective restraint in a crash situation. Later, Graydon D. Stuckey GDS Racing 4081 Sheraton Drive, Flint, MI 48532 (810) 733-0255 FAX 733-7383 74031,1206@compuserve.com
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