My bad - I checked my receipts, each belt+retractor assembly was $122.
If it locks up well and the belts are great, well, maybe futzing with it
isn't so bad :-)

ed

Mick Kalber wrote:
>
> $100 each or for a pair or what?  Thing is, my belts are in great shape...
> just the retractor that's lame.
>
> Mick Kalber
> Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
> 62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
> ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
> hotlava@interpac.net
> www.volcanoscapes.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ed [mailto:edevinney@anent.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 10:08 AM
> To: Mick Kalber
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: weak seat belt retractor
>
> The whle kit and kaboodle (belt plus retractor) is still available from
> VW.  Well under $100 IIRC.  Since the nylon belts can't get any better
> over time, why not fix the problem and upgrade your safety at the same
> time?
>
> I did the rear shoulder belt conversion and added belts for the
> PO-installed rear-facing seats.  Now I just need to take my own advice
> and do the fronts to have completely replaced the belts.  (OK, I left
> the original rear center lap belt).
>
> ed