Thread: D1 seat collapsed

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Originally Posted by wannalandy

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.Just let me know,You can borrow while you get yours fixed if you like.Cheers Brett

It's a common problem, unfortunately.

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

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

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 ).

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 .

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