Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-02 Thread LarryT
http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet Same is true on a 123-my 124 looks the same

[MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Grommet is replaced. Thanks for the tips. Yeah, getting the fender liner out and back in is the biggest hassle. Ya hafta get sorta rough with it; 'can't be shy and timid. Pull left front edge of trunk floor carpet up and over, pull left end of carpet behind fuel tank back, grasp fender liner

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet Grommet is replaced. Thanks for the tips. Yeah, getting the fender liner out and back in is the biggest hassle. Ya hafta get sorta rough with it; 'can't be shy and timid. Pull left front edge of trunk floor carpet up and over, pull left end

[MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
Does one hafta RR the antenna and the extension mechanism to RR the antenna fender grommet on an '87 300D? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Jim Cathey
Does one hafta RR the antenna and the extension mechanism to RR the antenna fender grommet on an '87 300D? No direct experience, but in everything else (126, 107, 201) you have to pull the antenna mechanism down into the trunk to change the grommet. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet Does one hafta RR the antenna and the extension mechanism to RR the antenna fender grommet on an '87 300D? No direct experience, but in everything else (126, 107, 201

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes. Lower antenna, remove liner (this is a real pain) enough to get to the single 10 mm screw that holds it in. Pull antenna motor and mast down to get it out of the grommet. Remove outer piece if it's still on there, push grommet down through hole. It will usually break up, if not, use

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's what I thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet Does one hafta RR the antenna and the extension mechanism to RR

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet

2008-07-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks. 'Bout what I thought. 'Just hoping for some magic. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet Yes. Lower antenna