StevenDef90

Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #1

Some idiot snapped off the wing mounted telescopic aerial on my Defender 2.2 TDCI :mad2:

Seen some replacements on Fleabay etc but how do you get the old one off !
Access looks to be a nightmare and the 'nut' on top of the wing looks like it needs a tool to get it off.

Anyone replaced one of these?

I realise I will have to pull through the cable to connect it back to the radio. Unless it's easier to solder a new connector on.

Will have to resort to the coat hanger in the meantime...

Any tips?

 

defender11069

AKA Mr cool...

• Dec 23, 2014

• #2

there be a nut under the wing ?

 

StevenDef90

Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #3

Probably ..... will have a look in the light ...... looked tricky to access.

 

defender11069

AKA Mr cool...

• Dec 23, 2014

• #4

StevenDef90 said:

Probably ..... will have a look in the light ...... looked tricky to access.

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not if you got masif hands...

 

aaronmorris

Head's a shed

• Dec 23, 2014

• #5

No you're right, it is a nut on the top and you use a 2 pronged socket to remove.
I've got one but you're no where near me so that's out of the window.
But it shouldn't be too tight and a pair of pliers/grips will get it off.

 

StevenDef90

Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #6

Thanks....I may need one of these then....hopefully the pliers will do the job...

 

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Kwakerman

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #7

If the aerial is broken then no harm in tapping the top nut around with a hammer and punch, just don't slip and scratch the paint!

 

aaronmorris

Head's a shed

• Dec 23, 2014

• #8

Yes, that's exactly what I have.
To be honest they aren't tight so you shouldn't have a problem.
Sockets better for tightening them up so you don't mark it, but I'd just put a rag around it and be a bit careful.
But then it depends what sort of new aerial you're buying.

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #9

Coat hangers are the best replacements

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

Full Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #10

Oldseadog said:

Coat hangers are the best replacements

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sometimes yes, sometimes no ...

 

wirral_series2a

Active Member

• Dec 24, 2014

• #11

I fitted an 'indoor' type to the windscreen but TBH, not really impressed with it

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

Full Member

• Dec 24, 2014

• #12

You need a sharper sound ...