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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gasketface on 02 September 2011, 15:02

Title: roof aerial seal.
Post by: gasketface on 02 September 2011, 15:02

My roof aerial seal is non existent so i took a look on Ebay and found this :-

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk3-Mk4-Mk-3-4-Roof-Aerial-Antenna-Gasket-Seal-/400234460445?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2fd5351d


In case this link expires the seller is :- http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/car-masts-uk/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

Being a tight**s i thought i'd get one from my local dealer only to find that it's not available as a separate part.Not sure the parts guy really tried so does anyone know if this is available as a single part ?.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Wayne on 02 September 2011, 21:43

Quote from: gasketface on 02 September 2011, 15:02

Being a tight**s i thought i'd get one from my local dealer only to find that it's not available as a separate part.Not sure the parts guy really tried so does anyone know if this is available as a single part ?.

That is correct, it is not available without the base from VW, I made my own out a piece of old inner tube.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Youngben8 on 03 September 2011, 11:35

Yes I spent ages looking for one of these seals as the genuine part from VW is not available so I had to buy the complete aerial base for about £24.00 I wish I had waited now and bought the seal off this ebay seller. :cry:

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 03 September 2011, 14:26

whats wrong with the ebay one? I bought one and its perfect

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 September 2011, 16:03

As above, the fleabay one is fine.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: gasketface on 03 September 2011, 16:17

I will buy one now.I just hate waiting for things when i can order them from up the road and get them next day. :grin:

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: kahunajb on 03 September 2011, 16:21

The ebay ad says it can normally be fiited from the outside without the need to remove the head lining. Is this true in peoples experience?

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Seanl on 03 September 2011, 16:26

NO!

You will need to take the aerial off, and disconnect the cable to slip the new seal in.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: kahunajb on 03 September 2011, 16:34

ah. So the headliner and interior trim needs to be removed to get at it. That sounds like a real pain.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Seanl on 03 September 2011, 16:37

Just remove the trim running along the top of the boot. You should be able to get in there without bending your headlining too much, and you just need to pull the co-axial connector apart, then undo the securing bolt. Nice and easy!  :smiley:

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: kahunajb on 03 September 2011, 16:39

Nice one cheers! :grin:

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Youngben8 on 03 September 2011, 18:14

I replaced mine by sliding my hand between the headlinere and roof. You hust need to undo a nut on the inside to remove the areal base then you can fit the seal. it is a 10 min job.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 September 2011, 18:19

Seriously, its a doddle.

Title: Re: roof aerial seal.
Post by: Wayne on 03 September 2011, 18:38

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 03 September 2011, 18:19

Seriously, its a doddle.

 piece of cake.