Topic: Elite est aerial problem (Read 4151 times)

gbh · « **on:** 23 June 2016, 22:43:36 »

The estate bee sting aerial was broken so i thought remove and get a replacement, well that was the plan.Anyway pulled the rubber bee part off and there was a silver base which went inside the rubber so i got a spanner out to remove it but instead of unscrewing as i thought, it snapped off down to the top of the ball.I assume its kaput now so i will need a new aerial and the bee sting aerial wasn't that great so what can i use? No phone or gps but there is a spoiler!

zirk · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 June 2016, 01:26:02 »

None of the Omega Estates had a so called 'Bee Sting' aerials fitted from the Factory, so either your terminology is wrong (sorry) or its been messed with in its previous life.

Best to post up some pics so peoples know what the problem is.

gbh · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 June 2016, 21:10:44 »

gbh · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 June 2016, 21:15:16 »

gbh · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 June 2016, 21:16:42 »

gbh · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 June 2016, 21:17:34 »

gbh · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 June 2016, 21:04:42 »

As you can see quite perished so time for a replacement,i looked at the connections on one at the scrap yard and there were 2 both screw type not plug in.So can i use a shark fin aerial and some kind of adapter or something else?

gbh · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 June 2016, 22:18:25 »

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 June 2016, 22:58:47 »

Quote from: gbh on 30 June 2016, 21:04:42

As you can see quite perished so time for a replacement,i looked at the connections on one at the scrap yard and there were 2 both screw type not plug in.So can i use a shark fin aerial and some kind of adapter or something else?

Use a spanner to unscrew the pointy silver bit, measure the thread on the now apparent thread on the bottom of it and buy a new whip with the same thread diameter

about a tenner from VX

gbh · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 July 2016, 22:11:32 »

Well thats what i thought but the silver bit didn't unscrew it just sheered off,so i'm not sure if it was threaded into the ball which i assume is the prodrive ball

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #10 on:** 01 July 2016, 22:21:26 »

Quote from: gbh on 01 July 2016, 22:11:32

Well thats what i thought but the silver bit didn't unscrew it just sheered off,so i'm not sure if it was threaded into the ball which i assume is the prodrive ball

Unscrew the ball and fit a new mast

zirk · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 July 2016, 12:24:54 »

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 July 2016, 22:21:26

Quote from: gbh on 01 July 2016, 22:11:32
Well thats what i thought but the silver bit didn't unscrew it just sheered off,so i'm not sure if it was threaded into the ball which i assume is the prodrive ball
Unscrew the ball and fit a new mast

Sounds like threads furbed on top of the ball, so as said lose the ball, screw new whip directly on the base, most VX were similar across all models around that year, except thread size varied.

gbh · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 July 2016, 22:22:15 »

Why i thought about replacing all, was that rubber base is breaking down and will need replacing or trim it off and use sealant i suppose,as long as it looks ok!

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 July 2016, 22:26:59 »

Rubber base is primarily cosmetic... Second seal where it bolts through.

gbh · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 July 2016, 22:33:32 »

Ah! I didn't know that,i was wondering when it would leak but if there's another seal then i might cut it off and put some mastic around if it will bond?

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 July 2016, 22:40:33 »

Mask the outline and use some black Camcover sealant

gbh · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 July 2016, 23:24:11 »

Thanks i'll give that a try!!!

Mister Rog · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 July 2016, 12:12:43 »

I had pretty much the same problem. Used some black silicon sealant stuff in a tube from Halfords. Seems ok

gbh · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 August 2016, 23:41:48 »

I managed to borrow a tap set and have drilled out the old aerial thread and replaced with new one,now the question is what length of aerial can i get away with ? Original was about a foot long can i use one of these stubby type about 5-6 inches ? Thanks

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 August 2016, 00:00:32 »

Quote from: gbh on 02 August 2016, 23:41:48

I managed to borrow a tap set and have drilled out the old aerial thread and replaced with new one,now the question is what length of aerial can i get away with ? Original was about a foot long can i use one of these stubby type about 5-6 inches ? Thanks

Replacement VX one is about a tenner

bootie · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 August 2016, 05:27:11 »

You can get a replacement base rubber, problem is they are a VW item, not expensive and do fit nicely, you can get to the base from inside, just need to drop the headlining a bit after you have removed the rear courtesy light.
I'll have a look later on for the link, I seem to remember it came from ABS site many years ago.

Jon

zirk · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 August 2016, 17:30:43 »

Quote from: gbh on 02 August 2016, 23:41:48

I managed to borrow a tap set and have drilled out the old aerial thread and replaced with new one,now the question is what length of aerial can i get away with ? Original was about a foot long can i use one of these stubby type about 5-6 inches ? Thanks

Dont bother with a Bee Sting, for best reception use a proper VX one, its a tuned 1/4 wave at the FM Band wrapped around a rod to make it smaller in length.

gbh · « **Reply #22 on:** 30 August 2016, 19:55:09 »

Well popped in to Bayliss GM dealers for a mast after passing my reg number he quoted me a staggering £35! WOW!!!

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