Thread: Disco 1 Seat Springs

Springs are probably OK, but where they are attached on each side may be the problem - you can try re stitching the attachment points using wire or zip ties. The springs are like flat zig-zags, if it is them there are bound to be a few wrecks around for a replacement seat. Also, FYI left and right seats interchange OK - I am currently using the passenger seat as the driver's seat as it has less wear and better support. Not as easy to adjust the backrest but very serviceable.

They don't use springs, they use a rubber diaphragm and they fail.

I may have some pics of my Disco before I replaced the diaphragm. I shall look.

Edit: Pic added.

Gidday Ron,
mate thanks for the piccy and explanation. Did you get a brand new diaphragm from somewhere or get one made up somehow?
thanks
Dave

I got a diaphragm out of another seat.

Note that this is a '95 model - earlier models may have had sprung seats, I just don't know.

I don't have MicroCat loaded on the PC at the moment to see if they are available as a spare part.

My first quick fix was using a selection of my ample pile of LR Mags and cramming them under the seat - a bit firm on the bum. Second fix was a long HD bungee looped around the two halves. Brilliant. Been like that for at least a year!!

Not sure if they are available as a new spare, the only place that makes that diaphragm (its called pulmaflex) is the original supplier, an old division of Pirelli Seating in Burton on Trent. Think the place has been sold off and moved to Poland.
I still know a few people there so I can ask... Group buy maybe??

I had a similar problem and like Ron I just got a decent diaphragm out of an old seat.

other vehicles use the diaphragm as well, the old Mini and the older Triumphs from memory

Originally Posted by bigcarle

other vehicles use the diaphragm as well, the old Mini and the older Triumphs from memory

Some cars used a full piece diaphragm which is different in design to the Disco.