It depends on the year,
Early Kangol inertia belts on British Leyland cars have a large ball
bearing
which rolls foward under heavy deacceleration and operates the locking
mechanism.
This can be tested by a sudden brake application although normally only the
passenger feels it lock
because the driver braces for the shock (knowing he is about to brake).
With the newer type Kangol belts (not fitted to our Triumphs I think) the
British/European Design standard or something was changed and had a the type
of mechanism you describe in your Nissan
Maybe the later type are more sensitive and have a centrifugal device as
well as a inertia activated trigger
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gravee.leafoe@cwcom.net [SMTP:gravee.leafoe@cwcom.net]
> Sent: Friday, 18 June 1999 7:59
> To: tr2000
> Subject: Seat Belts.(Kangol Euroflex)
>
> A bit of help from you out there required and a bit of help from me.
> Discovered a lot of fluff and dust in the box on the floor which could
> have impeded the operation of the inertia pendulum which wouldn't be
> noticed until too late. Simple to clean but I thought it worth passing
> on, remove access panel for anchor bolt and apply vacuum cleaner but
> don't poke it into the box as the nozzle could cause damage. OK, thats
> your lives extended now advice on saving mine wanted.
> Does the Kangol belt lock when pulled rapidly on entering the car with
> the car stationary on level ground.
My everyday Nissan Primera and the
wifes Almera does but neither Triumph does and it bothers me so go
out
there and tug and tell.
> Rgds
> GJNelson
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