Mitsubishi: 3000GT Power Antenna

Bob:

This has happened to me twice. The bottom of the antenna mast (nylon)
has broken off and is inside the motor housing. If the piece is not
too large you might be able to insert a new mast as you described
below. Give it a try.

If it does not work, you will have to remove all that trim to remove
the entire antenna assembly. Open the motor housing, remove the broken
"tail" and put all back as it was originally. Then, with all in place,
reinsert the antenna mast.

Much work. The dealer wanted $175. It cost me $41.50. Personally, I
think it may be worth the $175 ....

Norm




On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:33:32 GMT, "Bob Shuman"
<worldnet.att.net> wrote:
 

I have one on mine.
I don't use it though, as it spoils the look of the car.
So it's down all the time.

In this day and age why do they still insist on putting one on a car when it
car be incorporated into the windscreen or something?

Regards

Rob

Try http://www.thepartsbin.com

They have most parts and very cheap!





in article com, NSN at com
wrote on 10/26/04 9:05 AM:
 

Re: 3000GT Power AntennaNSN and Mr. Who,

Thanks for the response. You have confirmed my suspicions. I looked at the parts bin, but did not see the antenna mast for my vehicle. I think I'll go to the dealer and see about the cost of a replacement mast. If it is only $42, I'll consider it a bargain. I'll try to insert first as you suggest, but am prepared to take apart the inside trim to get to the motor if needed (no way I'm going to pay someone else to do something I'm perfectly capable of doing myself.

Bob

"MrWho" <com> wrote in message news:BDA42C84.1DF35%com...
Try http://www.thepartsbin.com

They have most parts and very cheap!





in article com, NSN at com wrote on 10/26/04 9:05 AM:


Bob:

This has happened to me twice. The bottom of the antenna mast (nylon)
has broken off and is inside the motor housing. If the piece is not
too large you might be able to insert a new mast as you described
below. Give it a try.

If it does not work, you will have to remove all that trim to remove
the entire antenna assembly. Open the motor housing, remove the broken
"tail" and put all back as it was originally. Then, with all in place,
reinsert the antenna mast.

Much work. The dealer wanted $175. It cost me $41.50. Personally, I
think it may be worth the $175 ....

Norm




On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:33:32 GMT, "Bob Shuman"
<worldnet.att.net> wrote:
 

Bob:

I did not get it from the dealer .. I bought it on-line for $36.50
plus shipping at:

http://www.3si.org/

Ot would have cost me $60.00 at the dealer.

Norm




On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:04:31 GMT, "Bob Shuman"
<worldnet.att.net> wrote:
 

Norm SN,

Thanks for the tip, but I must be blind, but did not see any parts listed at
the 3si site, just marketing type merchandise like shirts, hats, keychains,
floor mats...

I called the local dealer and they want $53 and some change before sales
tax. I'd rather pay the $36.50 so if you see this tonight I'd appreciate
some direction on where to find the replacement antenna. Thanks again.

Bob

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Bob:

Go here and scroll down almost to the bottom:

http://www.3sxperformance.com/stock.asp

$39.50 plus shipping.

Norm


On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:33:59 GMT, NSN <com> wrote:
 

Norm,

Thanks again for the info. Thanks to your note, I was able to find this part
elsewhere for even less...

I found a company up in Milwaukee that sells the exact same OEM Mitsubishi
part for $27.95 plus $5 shipping on EBay. I made the purchase this
afternoon and they have already confirmed that they shipped the part via
USPS express mail today so I should get it Saturday or Monday at the latest.

The funniest part about this is that after checking with Mitsubishi and
learning the part was $53.31, I called the local Chrysler dealer (same part
used for 1991-99 Stealth) and they wanted $58.13 for the same part. When I
asked if they had it in stock they said no, that it would take three days to
order form a distributor in Milwaukee, WI. I'd bet money that the company,
Bridgewood Motorsports, is the same one that is advertising all types of
power antenna parts and kits through EBay.

Thanks again.

Bob

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