[W126 Coupe]shaft replacement

[Sam Sisic]

Way to go John!
That's one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes on these cars,
although, every fix on an SEC is rewarding... The rubber grommet at the
base of the antenna is always a good inexpensive replacement too, as
they dry out/crack in time and are a source of water getting into the
trunk. I always like to keep a spare mast around as I've mangled two of
them already going through a car wash. I know I should be flogged going
through an automatic car wash!
You'll be glad you kept this car!
BTW, how are the AMG Monoblock wheels working out for you?

Sam,
Chicago, 88' 560 SEC
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:12:41 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Conley <bigbux98us at yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe]shaft replacement
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Hi Guys, 
   
      Just wanted to say thanks to all that wrote about how easy it was
to replace the antenna mast.  It took me all of 8 minutes by myself to
replace it and I got the teeth to align on my first try.  I felt like I
had done it a thousand times even before turning a screw.  And to think
I was going to sell this car last year for $4500 to a co worker!  I am
glad I took time to read your e-mails and drive the damn thing further
than just home from the auction.  Good thing I stored it first and then
gave it some real thought!
   
  Sincerely,
   
  John C.

"Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu> wrote:
      Easy fix. Buy the mast from the dealer, the package has the
instructions printed on it.
  Richard