GrrrRRRRrrrRRRrrrRRRRrr

 

A not so nice sound.

 

I need a new power antenna mast for Blu (97 OBW). Where can i get one?

 

nipper

Hi nipper! Not sure if this is the info you're looking for but I found it on subarupartsforyou

 

86321AC120 Outback 1996-1999 Antenna ANTENNA ASSEMBLY POWER FOR ALL LEGACY OUTBACK WAGONS 96-99 $123 $109

 

86323AC030 Outback 1995-1999 Antenna Antenna Rod & Nut For Power Antenna FOR 1995-1999 LEGACY OUTBACK WAGONS $52 $49

speaking of power antennas, what's the recommended lubricant for one?

speaking of power antennas, what's the recommended lubricant for one?

 

Synthetic power antenna lubricant, right next to the blinker fluid.

 

WD40 would work. I think its more of an issue of cleaning the dirt off the mast as well as lubricating it. I would avoid any lubricant with any body too it, as it would capture dirt and can stain clothes.

 

nipper

On mny last Mercedes I just used a cheap auto parts store one. It took a bit of adapting but lasted as long as the stock one and was still going when I sold it. I suppose you have to make sure it was similar to the stock one.

Nipper, if the sound is the only problem just run it to the top even if you have to use your hand to help it get there, then remove the cover on the inside of back area and unplug the elc. connector at the base of antenna and you will have an antenna like everyone had forty years ago. If you go through a auto wash you can still push it down by hand. Of course if you want to fix it try the junk yard dog search for a junk yard antenna.

GrrrRRRRrrrRRRrrrRRRRrr

 

A not so nice sound.

 

I need a new power antenna mast for Blu (97 OBW). Where can i get one?

 

nipper

hehehe you dont know me very well.

 

i have made peace with the fact after 200,000 miles the drivers seat back heater died.

The power antenna on the other hand, it needs to work. It has to work. It will work ..... cause , well, gee, i like it

 

nipper

I unpluged mine at around 100,000 miles and it worked fine until I had way over 300,000 miles on it, with no noise at all. Now it has finnaly been broke from hitting to much brush and limbs but the same outcome would have happened if it was going up and down, because the only time it was down was when it was sitting. If you find a good deal on new ones let me know because I need one also.

hehehe you dont know me very well.

 

i have made peace with the fact after 200,000 miles the drivers seat back heater died.

The power antenna on the other hand, it needs to work. It has to work. It will work ..... cause , well, gee, i like it

 

nipper

Ok i got a new mast. Is there anything i need to know before i attack this repair?

 

nipper

Nipper, I still need one, did you buy yours new? or out of the junk yard? If you bought it new I would like the details if you have time.

Ok i got a new mast. Is there anything i need to know before i attack this repair?

 

nipper

Nipper, I still need one, did you buy yours new? or out of the junk yard? If you bought it new I would like the details if you have time.

 

I bought mine new from https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/oe_parts_cat.html

For my car it was 35.00 new.

 

nipper

Can't wait to hear how this turns out. Mine makes a helluva lot of noise, but it works.

Can't wait to hear how this turns out. Mine makes a helluva lot of noise, but it works.

 

Mine only goes up ont extension and goes GGGRRRRGGGGRRRGGGRR

 

 

so surgery once i get over this cold.

 

nipper

Thanks nipper, that is cheap enough.

I bought mine new from https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/oe_parts_cat.html

For my car it was 35.00 new.

 

nipper

If you are not as picky as nipper, the solution in post # 6 of this thread worked for years for me, however now the mask it self is broke so I need a new one also.

Can't wait to hear how this turns out. Mine makes a helluva lot of noise, but it works.

If you are not as picky as nipper, the solution in post # 6 of this thread worked for years for me, however now the mask it self is broke so I need a new one also.

 

ttthhhrrrpppppttttttttt

 

 

nipper

We are not as picky here, I seen alot of antenna's with bailing wire for a mast growing up, but I have no place to hook the wire on the Subaru.

ttthhhrrrpppppttttttttt

 

 

nipper

We are not as picky here, I seen alot of antenna's with bailing wire for a mast growing up, but I have no place to hook the wire on the Subaru.

 

What your too good and fancy for a coat hanger?

 

 

(giggle)

 

 

nipper

Yes I have seen coat hangers used also, but that is mostly by the rich, the rest of us use bailing wire. Dont forget to give us insights on replacing that antenna, Iam sure it would be a easy job the second time we have to do it.

What your too good and fancy for a coat hanger?

 

 

(giggle)

 

 

nipper

I must have been high class when I was driving my camry before I got my subie. It definitely had a coat hanger antenna, with the hook attached to the roof rack to hold it in place!

Yes I have seen coat hangers used also, but that is mostly by the rich, the rest of us use bailing wire.

 

Great line, tc! That is truly funny.

Thanks, I am just kidding with nipper for not taking advanage of my suggestion in post # 6. It seems like the cars you and I grew up were better designed for make shift antenna's, maybe nipper is much younger then us and dont appreciate a good make shift antenna.

Great line, tc! That is truly funny.

yup, rolled into the carwash and forgot the radio was on, sucked my antenna right off at the base. i was planning on putting in a switch so it would stay down because i'm using XM radio and don't need it. well got the whole unit new in the box, just got to figure out how to get in there to replace it, and install the switch at the same time.

yup, rolled into the carwash and forgot the radio was on, sucked my antenna right off at the base. i was planning on putting in a switch so it would stay down because i'm using XM radio and don't need it. well got the whole unit new in the box, just got to figure out how to get in there to replace it, and install the switch at the same time.

 

You can always just shut the radio off .......

 

:-p

 

nipper

If it's snapped off, you can grab one of the old whip-type antennas from an 80's domestic car and stuff it in. Paste some JB weld around the hole, and it's golden.