Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:14:51 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or if broken may well source your bad gear. You can probably sell your dead antenna to one of us for parts. I have a dead Hirschmann from a 1982 240D, if anyone is interested. Craig
[MBZ] Power antenna solution
Been reading the posts in the digest regarding the power antenna problems. After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local Advance Auto store, and found a generic replacement for $49. Installed it in 15 minutes, wired it up to the existing connector, and it's worked fine ever since. Now I'll don my Nomex suit and wait for the flames from the OEM purists. -brian
Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution
After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local Advance Auto store, and found a generic replacement for $49. Installed it in 15 minutes, wired it up to the existing connector, and it's worked fine ever since. Now I'll don my Nomex suit and wait for the flames from the OEM purists. A used antenna from the U-Pull is $12, and works with the dash switch. Or if broken may well source your bad gear. You can probably sell your dead antenna to one of us for parts. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution
A Nomex suit will not protect you. You will be beaten to death. On 1/25/06, Brian Smyla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been reading the posts in the digest regarding the power antenna problems. After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local Advance Auto store, and found a generic replacement for $49. Installed it in 15 minutes, wired it up to the existing connector, and it's worked fine ever since. Now I'll don my Nomex suit and wait for the flames from the OEM purists. -brian ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution
Huh, my 300SD antenna replacement unit (powered etc) was only $40. Was this a different part - i.e, is there a separate motor that is more or something? It was the antenna itself that was broken/wouldn't retract btw. This was definitely from M-B, as it came in with a $120 repair kit for the vacuum pump - which is a lot to ask for a set of O rings - yeah yeah, welcome to Mercedes T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution A Nomex suit will not protect you. You will be beaten to death. On 1/25/06, Brian Smyla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been reading the posts in the digest regarding the power antenna problems. After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local Advance Auto store, and found a generic replacement for $49. Installed it in 15 minutes, wired it up to the existing connector, and it's worked fine ever since. Now I'll don my Nomex suit and wait for the flames from the OEM purists. -brian
Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution
You replaced the antanna mast. On 1/25/06, Tim C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huh, my 300SD antenna replacement unit (powered etc) was only $40. Was this a different part - i.e, is there a separate motor that is more or something? It was the antenna itself that was broken/wouldn't retract btw. This was definitely from M-B, as it came in with a $120 repair kit for the vacuum pump - which is a lot to ask for a set of O rings - yeah yeah, welcome to Mercedes T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution A Nomex suit will not protect you. You will be beaten to death. On 1/25/06, Brian Smyla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been reading the posts in the digest regarding the power antenna problems. After disassembling the non functional antenna in my 300SDL and discovering a broken drive gear, I looked around for an OEM replacement. Decided against it when I found the price to be about $160. Browsed around our local Advance Auto store, and found a generic replacement for $49. Installed it in 15 minutes, wired it up to the existing connector, and it's worked fine ever since. Now I'll don my Nomex suit and wait for the flames from the OEM purists. -brian ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
