Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I've received my new aerial mast today, before i attack it this afternoon does anyone have any tips on how to change it, as it looks a right mare! Currently mine is stuck up, so how do i even go about pulling the old one down to get it out the hole, or is my logic wrong straight away Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Is it just the mast or the whole unit? If it's the mast then you unscrew the silver top bit, turn on the stereo and it shoots out the top - CAUTION! Catch it so it doesn't scratch the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi Pete, all i have got is the mast and the plastic thingy with the little teeth on it that goes inside the mast. The silver top bit is the bit on the outside of the wing yes? Is it obvious where to feed the new long plastic teeth thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Handy tip for replacing it - when i did mine, I used one of those jump-starting kits and a couple of bits of wire to apply a 12v feed to the motor while it was off the car - depending which pin you treat as earth, the motor will either expell or retract the aerial.bThat way you can have everything sorted and checked ready for refitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi just a reminder that you might hav to open the motor if the broken bits are inside ie the plastic drive; if it snapped bits might be still in there. This is not hard to do btw even I did it. Just feed it in and get someone to turn on radio for you. Rich:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi Pete, all i have got is the mast and the plastic thingy with the little teeth on it that goes inside the mast. The silver top bit is the bit on the outside of the wing yes? Is it obvious where to feed the new long plastic teeth thingy When you've removed the old one, you just feed the plastic wire bit into the hole whilst your assistant turns off the stereo. The cogs inside will keep retracting and should catch the bottom of your plastic. You just need to make sure it feeds in nice and straight then reattach the silver ring. It takes some practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi just a reminder that you might hav to open the motor if the broken bits are inside ie the plastic drive; if it snapped bits might be still in there. This is not hard to do btw even I did it. Just feed it in and get someone to turn on radio for you. Rich:) That's true! try to compare the lengths of the old and new plastic. You don't want the old bits stuck in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 thanks guys, dont think i'm looking forward to this now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 wimp - get on with it Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 well i finish work at 12:30, last day of our summer working hours, so i've got the whole afternoon to do this and then clean it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 It's dead easy to take the whole unit out, then you can open it up and make sure there's no debris inside. Took me about 20 minutes to do mine, most of which was spent looking for the panel clips I'd dropped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 well the job is all done, why didnt you guys tell me it was so easy! There were several mashed up bits of plastic in the unit, so got all them out. Car looks so much better with the aeriel down! So i stood back with my bro, who helped me do it, and said wicked, nice one mate, then got stung on my arm by a wasp! little c*nt! He fell to the floor so i took great delight smashing the little bugger with a hammer Thanks for your advice lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Im sure the club will award you with a GCSE in Mechanics lol Rich:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 hahah, nice one Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 He fell to the floor so i took great delight smashing the little bugger with a hammer That's a bit harsh just for him saying "wicked" isn't it? I know we've got to beat chav speak, but that's a bit OTT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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