New Rubber! Mercedes W124/C124 aerial grommet

It's time for new rubber. This time on Not A Proper Classic, I try to replace the perished aerial grommet with a new part. Fun, and some great camerawork, followed!
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[@alia176]

Great video mate, thanks for that. Did the aerial needed to be extended for this procedure? The round piece that goes on first, how did you deal with the aerial? I may have missed this bit on the video. I'd think you'd have had to bring the aerial to the compressed position, slip the round piece over it, then extend the aerial through the hole in the body. Does this sound accurate?

[@Beechams1042]

I think it helps if it is extended. But mine is stuck up so I didn’t have the choice!
As for the first rubber piece - that goes in first, from the inside if I remember correctly. Then the aerial goes in. May be worth loosely bolting it in place at this point. Then put the top piece over and sealing it up.
It was a while ago when I did this - but I’m sure you’ll get there.
If you’re struggling, put the rubber into warm/hot water the soften it up a bit.

[@evapendaki2530]

g'day
where to buy it
thanks
DomIJ

[@Beechams1042]

It was from eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166224185965?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6CDF4_zzSpa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=9ekkUeAPSEO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
That’s the link to my original order.

[@brunoesteves886]

Hello. Is it possible to install the rubber without removing the antenna?

[@Beechams1042]

I don’t think it will be - as the rubber to a two piece. A bit to go over the top and then a bit to go around the hole.
Then again, if you can squeeze it through maybe. But it’s probably quicker to loosen off the aerial and attack it from inside and out.

[@brunoesteves886]

​@@Beechams1042 Thank you for your answer. I will try to install it without removing it, but if I encounter difficulties, I have no choice and I will have to remove the antenna.
Best Regards