S3 seatbelts and roadworthy

**gromit** · 22nd April 2014, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by S3ute

Hello from Bulawayo,

My 1975 Series 3 88" came standard with inertia belts for the driver and LHS passenger. I am pretty sure that these were mandatory from about 1974 on.

I bought my replacements from Repco about a year ago.

Be careful with UK sourced belts - they may not actually fit without an adaptor for the reel fitting which I understand is no longer readily available (wasn't when I was looking into it).

Cheers,

Not sure which adaptor you mean but they seem to be available.
Will have to look at mine and see how the standard ones are fitted.

ADU710050 SEAT BELT ANCHOR BRACKET | shop | www.lrseries.com

MTC4090 INERTIA SEAT BELT MOUNTING | shop | www.lrseries.com

As mine currently has tatty belts it's just a swapover so the Paddocks ones are a big saving over local prices.

Colin

**Phil B** · 22nd April 2014, 04:55 PM

Just been for NSW blue slip on my 78 S3 SWB and it definitely must have retractable belts (mine failed!!)
The inspector said he also checks the belts for the Australian standards compliance number.
Phil.

**Mick_Marsh** · 22nd April 2014, 05:25 PM

I got my replacements from Auto 1. Took in the old ones, pointed and said "I want that one". Didn't quibble on price. Got what I wanted.

**The Mighty Range Rover** · 11th June 2014, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by gromit

I got them along with some other parts so don't know what the shipping cost.
Bear in mind that inertia reel belts will cost you $120 + locally (new) each.
Create an account with paddocks, select the parts, order then they will email you with the all up costs and usually three options of shipping.

Colin

Thanks a lot! The seat belts mounted like a dream, used the adapter that came with it to mount the storks in. Hopefully it will pass roadworthy with these. Last thing left to do is replace the park light units.

**debruiser** · 12th June 2014, 05:36 AM

the inspector didn't check my UK belts for Oz compliance numbers

slightly different approach, but what about a 3 or 4 point harness?

**gromit** · 12th June 2014, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by The Mighty Range Rover

Thanks a lot! The seat belts mounted like a dream, used the adapter that came with it to mount the storks in. Hopefully it will pass roadworthy with these. Last thing left to do is replace the park light units.

My inertia reels had an AUS/NZ approval tag so hopefully your should as well.....
Post #187 here Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

I ordered an inertia lap belt and it had an E approval (post #198).

Colin

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