wobbly seat back

[viz007]

Hello. Since I bought my e30 the drivers seat back rest has always been a bit wobbly on one side. I finally got round to taking it apart in the hope that the 2 screws at the bottom simply needed tightening. I'm afraid that the L shaped bracket on one side is broken and a previous owner has obviously taken a look as the bolt and broken part of the bracket are missing.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do now? Thanks

[viz007]

Thanks. I have read about welding this piece back on. However the issue I have is the broken part is missing!

[pacerpete]

As part of the bracket is missing, you will need to replace the complete mechanism on the side that has the broken bracket. It is not completely tragic and IIRC , well documented in the wiki. All four mechanisms are seat and position specific and also convertible and saloon ones differ. I have all types in stock

[viz007]

Thanks. Thats good news. I have a rhd cab and it is the left side of the drivers seat that is broken. Do you need any other info?

[viz007]

So I have managed to get hold of a replacement recline mechanism and install it however the last bit I need is the screw which secures the bracket to the seat back. Does anyone know of where I can get hold of one or have any alternative ideas if I cant. Thanks

[pacerpete]

My mechanisms come with the screw

[Brianmoooore]

They are Pan head M6 x 12 screws, although any type of head, such as the more common hex. headed type will do. I can't see that a little excess length would hurt either.

[viz007]

My mechanisms come with the screw

I did reply to your PM but you didn't get back to me!

[viz007]

Thanks all. I managed to find a screw that fits.