HOWTO - Replacing your aerial mount :) - MG-Rover.org Forums

sniperpenguin · 07-09-2009, 14:44

Seeing as I recently had my aerial snapped by chav's

, I had to perform the task of replacing the Aerial mount. I though it only fair I do a HOWTO, seeing as it save a little bit of grief for somebody.

First, I sourced a replacement unit from "CAR-MASTS-UK" on ebay - about £12 for the entire assembly

*REMOVAL*
The aerial mount has a top piece with flat edges. this will unscrew (lefty-loosey

) using a pair of pliers and come off, leaving you with 3 pieces

1. unscrewed top piece
2. Black plastic mount (visible on car)
3. Aerial internals

Below is a pic of the old component removed

To remove the interals, you will need to disconnect the coaxial cable, shown here (dont forget to reconnect when done!

)

*REPLACEMENT*
Disassemble the new piece in the same way, and clean off any muck / grease around the bodywork. Take the replace ment mount (middle piece) and line up the notches before pressing it in firmly. It looked a little out of alignment to me, but it isnt.

The easiest way I found to re-insert the aerial mount is to hold the bodywork with your right-hand, having the mount between your 3rd / 4th fingers (I've removed the mount to make the pic clearer). Once roughly lined up, manually screw on the top piece (hand-tight is fine).

Once done, reconnect the cable and you are finshed with the replacememt. And all that remains is to fit an Anti-Chav Richmeond aerial supplied by a sympathetic wife!

mogatrons · 07-09-2009, 19:21

Thanks for that Sniper!

Jeff.

MoonManMike · 07-09-2009, 19:56

I wonder if anyone makes a stainless steel/chrome base mount for the aerial?

I've not found one yet!

sniperpenguin · 07-09-2009, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonManMike

I wonder if anyone makes a stainless steel/chrome base mount for the aerial?

I've not found one yet!

MGF Centre will turn up with one shortly after a few trips to the scrappy....

Cost? = £80 probably

MG_CHIC · 07-09-2009, 22:40

Excellent guide SP!

Quite clever to have an anti-theft one - do you mind me asking how it works?

adamelphick · 07-09-2009, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG_CHIC

Excellent guide SP!

Quite clever to have an anti-theft one - do you mind me asking how it works?

Small grub screw methinks! My local Halfords have them in the sale bins for a tenner I think at the moment for some reason!

MG_CHIC · 07-09-2009, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamelphick

Small grub screw methinks! My local Halfords have them in the sale bins for a tenner I think at the moment for some reason!

Dammit I just bought a new aerial but I'm quite tempted to get one of these tbh. Gotta pop to Halfords tomorrow so will check for them... thanks for the tip hun!

AussieTF160 · 08-09-2009, 11:20

Thanks for the How-To - always wondered how it came apart!

(now go and clean your boot channels!)

Tytalus · 08-09-2009, 12:31

Could have done with this a year ago when I dealt with all the rust around the aerial; took me a while to figure it out!

All you've got to do now is find the 'macro' focus on your camera

Scarlet Fever · 08-09-2009, 13:01

Good how to - will give some rep.

...always thought about fitting an electric aerial, wonder if anyone has done it...

07-09-2009, 14:44	#1
sniperpenguin Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Wales Coast Car: TF 135 Sprint Posts: 1,599	HOWTO - Replacing your aerial mount :) Seeing as I recently had my aerial snapped by chav's , I had to perform the task of replacing the Aerial mount. I though it only fair I do a HOWTO, seeing as it save a little bit of grief for somebody. First, I sourced a replacement unit from "CAR-MASTS-UK" on ebay - about £12 for the entire assembly REMOVAL The aerial mount has a top piece with flat edges. this will unscrew (lefty-loosey ) using a pair of pliers and come off, leaving you with 3 pieces 1. unscrewed top piece 2. Black plastic mount (visible on car) 3. Aerial internals Below is a pic of the old component removed To remove the interals, you will need to disconnect the coaxial cable, shown here (dont forget to reconnect when done! ) REPLACEMENT Disassemble the new piece in the same way, and clean off any muck / grease around the bodywork. Take the replace ment mount (middle piece) and line up the notches before pressing it in firmly. It looked a little out of alignment to me, but it isnt. The easiest way I found to re-insert the aerial mount is to hold the bodywork with your right-hand, having the mount between your 3rd / 4th fingers (I've removed the mount to make the pic clearer). Once roughly lined up, manually screw on the top piece (hand-tight is fine). Once done, reconnect the cable and you are finshed with the replacememt. And all that remains is to fit an Anti-Chav Richmeond aerial supplied by a sympathetic wife! __________________ Everything above is my own opinion...... and should therefore be taken as fact

08-09-2009, 12:31	#9
Tytalus Here, Fatey Fatey Fatey.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colchester Car: MGF VVC & Prius T4 Posts: 723	Could have done with this a year ago when I dealt with all the rust around the aerial; took me a while to figure it out! All you've got to do now is find the 'macro' focus on your camera __________________ North Essex Rag Tops - www.nert.org.uk To quote Inspector Gently: "You can keep the MG, we wouldn't want you driving something sensible..."

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MG_CHIC Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton Car: MGF Posts: 4,862	Excellent guide SP! Quite clever to have an anti-theft one - do you mind me asking how it works?

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