Sony SLV-900HF VCR

Get in touch with Sony parts, or one of their parts dealers. We used to get a kit from Sony that consisted of the pinch roller, idler wheel, head cleaner sponge, and the belts.These are all standard wear parts that should be changed during the general maintenance.

You will probably find that for VCR's replacement parts are starting to become difficult to obtain. Many of the manufactures are no longer supporting VCR servicing.

A new pinch roller should probably be available - but my experience has been that a new one may actually work worse than the old one - they can be that finicky, in combination with the capstan wear factor.

Mark Z.

If you can't find a replacement, there are rubber reconditioning chemicals available, might be worth a shot.

Mark Yes... you are quite correct with your response. If the capstan bearings are worn, loading arms and guides are worn or bent, tensions are not correct, etc, etc..... a new pinch roller may not solve all the undisclosed problems that the OP did not mention.

-- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair

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MCM electronics has a large selection of pinch rollers. They may even have the original part.

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At about the time of 2/15/2006 8:26 AM, Mr. Land stated the following:

I did eventually find the part and order a replacement. We will see how that works.

I did try the rubber rejuvenator and it worked, for about a week. The problem is that the VCR curls one edge of the tape. As the tape is pulled through the deck, it seems that the pinch roller isn't grabbing it very well.