Eric - here's a good piece of info. Best of luck! gtwed
http://www.t3technique.com/media/pdf/Vanagon%20Swivel%20Seat%20Guide%20Installation%20Instructions.pdf

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Eric, the swivel platform is bolted on, and the tightness of the bolts
> controls how easily the seats turn.  The difficulty with that that I found
> is that when the bolts are loosened enough to make the seat turn easily,
> then it wiggles very slightly -- not much, but enough to be bothersome when
> underway.  They can be locked down so they do not turn.  They can be tight.
>  They can be easy to turn, but will wiggle.  At least that's my experience
> with my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile.  I concluded that VW
> intended them to turn, but not easily.  Or, I'm doing something wrong, but
> I can't figure out what.
>
> mcneely
>
> ---- Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> > I have a couple of seat questions for you more experienced folks.
> >
> > First is that my seats are very difficult to turn.  I tried lubricant
> around the ring under the seat but no improvement.  How can I make them a
> bit easier to turn?
> >
> > Related question. I'd like to access the area under the seats for
> soundproofing.  Is there a way to reasonably  remove the seat do the work
> then return the seat or is this not accessible in  that way?
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 Westfalia GL Auto
> >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>