D1 seat collapsed

[Fusion]

Hi Guys , Noticed today that the drivers seat in the disco had really dropped in the middle . Had a look underneath and the seat and the stretchy fabric had torn down the centre . Am I able to fix this myself ( have no idea about seats ) or who do i take it to ? Thanks :)

[Disco300Tdi]

Stop eating iced donuts......:D

[V8Landy]

Hi Guys , Noticed today that the drivers seat in the disco had really dropped in the middle . Had a look underneath and the seat and the stretchy fabric had torn down the centre . Am I able to fix this myself ( have no idea about seats ) or who do i take it to ? Thanks :)

There is 2 people in town pm or ring me for details or you can have a look at some of my seats:D.Just let me know,You can borrow while you get yours fixed if you like:cool:.Cheers Brett

[p38arover]

It's a common problem, unfortunately.

[njz]

You can get a replacement seat cushion from LR. I got a replacement a couple of years ago for $99. You just take off the cover and swap it over.

The part number is: MXC7870

[p38arover]

Regrettably, it's not the cushion, it's the diaphragm that tears. I replaced it in my daughter's Disco. I've seen a number that are like this.

MXC7870 is the foam cushion that sits above the diaphragm..

The diaphragm varies depending on model year as far as I can see. It might be MTC9931 Diaphragm, Cushion. It used to be about $40

Unfortunately, my parts catalogue is deficient in this area.

What is your D1 VIN?

Late edit: That might be the wrong part no. It's also used on the RR classic and the pic there is much better. It doesn't look like our D1

[tassiedisco]

Same here. I stripped the seat and removed the diaphragm. My Mrs sewed a strip of carpet binding over each of the tears and it's as good as new (well...maybe not quite so good but good enough). The foam was also pretty compressed so I got some from an old seat back cushion and cut it to bring the profile back to where it should be. The seat feels fine and I can now see over the steering wheel hub to read the instruments (what there are of them :mad:).

[Fusion]

Well i fixed the seat . I bought a seat off V8Landy out of a wreck and used the mesh from that seat and put it into mine ... was a lot cheaper buying a second hand seat .

[Jay]

I would like to replace both front seats in mine D1 - 1992. Do you mind if I ask which wrecker you got the seat from.

Best

Jay

[Rant0r]

So does anyone know specifically where to get this diaphragm from ? Rovacraft in Perth used to have them but they've been out of stock for about 18 months, apparently they also fit the older models

[Ghost-Who-Walks]

I've had to fix my driver's seat twice. Been told that you can't buy a replacement diaphragm for my model ('97 series 1, manual, non-abs, non-electric seat). Guys at British Offroad on the Sunshine Coast had a second-hand one they sent me - it lasted about 2mths.
I took my old one that had torn (through the rubber) to a conveyor belt service place. They glued some thin rubber over the whole lot (top and bottom), and it's good as new. I reckon it'll last as long as a new one, with the glues those boys use!!!
To get it out, I took my seat out (4 bolts on the corners). The diaphragm has about 4 hooks on each side, that hook into the seat frame. I just used a screwdriver to unhook/rehook them (please a fair amount of grunting and groaning!)...
I used Apex Fenner (closeby), but any company that repairs industrial rubber conveyors will have the good stuff...
Hope this helps!