Re: seeking advice

["David Teitelbaum <jtrealty@xxxx>" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

If the motor part of the antennae is OK you can get fix it by just 
replacing the mast and drive cable. 
To tell if you need a strut hold the door open and remove the old 
one. Now slowly lower the door. It should remain open about 2-6" from 
the sill. Depending on temperature (here in the northeast it's COLD) 
the strut won't work as well as it will when warm. You may need a 
strut AND a torsion bar adjustment. If the other door is alright try 
switching the struts side to side. You might just have a weak strut. 
Don't forget to remove the little spring clips before trying to remove 
the strut.
David Teitelbaum
vin 19757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "JONAS19992000 <jonas19992000@xxxx>" 
<jonas19992000@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> I need to replace my antenae (the power mounted in back). Is there 
a 
> cheaper/easier alternative to a replacement for ~$175 from DMCH? 
> Ideas welcomed.
> 
> 
> Does it do any good to replace the door struts without adjusting the 
> torsion bars...Will it help any?
> 
> thanks, Tom