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Aerial Nut won't thread

  • 29-07-2015 05:19PM
    #1
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭


    I have a SAAB 9-3 and replaced the aerial with this kit.

    When I tried to put the nut back on that holds the aerial to the base I cannot get it to thread at all. Any ideas of ways to get it back on?


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Maybe you could Frankenstein bits of the old aerial on?


  • #3
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭galwayjohn89


    What exactly does that mean?


  • #4
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Does the nut belong to the new aerial or the old one?

    Is it the correct thread?


  • #5
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭galwayjohn89


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Does the nut belong to the new aerial or the old one?

    Is it the correct thread?

    Its the same thread, this nut came from the screw. Looks like thread might be slightly damaged


  • #6
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,786 ✭✭✭cletus


    Vuzuggu wrote: »
    Its the same thread, this nut came from the screw. Looks like thread might be slightly damaged

    So, original nut and thread. I'd the thread is slightly damaged you m may be able to clean it up with a tap and die set. Correct size die, little oil and go slowly. Back it off if the die feels stuck


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  • #7
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭galwayjohn89


    Thanks, I'll see if I can find a tap and die set somewhere nearby that is cheap enough.


  • #8
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,786 ✭✭✭cletus


    Vuzuggu wrote: »
    Thanks, I'll see if I can find a tap and die set somewhere nearby that is cheap enough.


    They're a handy thing to have, but if you just want to get this job done, check with neighbours etc for a loan


  • #9
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭galwayjohn89


    cletus wrote: »
    They're a handy thing to have, but if you just want to get this job done, check with neighbours etc for a loan

    Ordered one from Amazon due for delivery tomorrow. Have a job to do on the previa as well so could come in useful a few times

    Thanks for help


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