Re: Trashed driver's seat mount; now what?

[Chris Newbold <cnewbold@earthlink.net>]

Fred Munro wrote:

>     The secure fastening of the seat is a safety issue, which is probably
> why the loctite was on the bolts in the first place.

This is my main concern. I need a fix which will be as strong as the 
original setup.

>     You can get several types of nuts which will lock into blind holes, but
> you have to assure yourself that they will provide enough holding power in a
> collision to keep the seat in place. Seat failure, particularly in rear end
> collisions, can cause major injuries.

I know, I know. I didn't mention this at first, but I did try a "Nutsert".
It held for a week or so, and then the seat was wobbling again...

>     I don't know how this area is constructed, but it sounds from your
> description that there is a double floor or a body channel under the seat

Yep.

> of the bolt through the bottom floor and counter drill from below through
> the lower piece of sheet metal with a 1/2" or 3/4" bit. This will allow you

...

>     The caveat here is to check there is nothing under the area you are
> drilling (fuel lines, brake lines, etc.) and that you will not weaken the
> structure with the hole. You may also be able to get out the old bolt and

This is kinda what I was afraid I'd have to do. My concerns were rust,
from cutting through the lower floor pan, and what it  may do to the
structure.

Mmmm. Thanks, though.

-Chris
1993 90CS 5spd 79k miles