On the left is the antenna I removed from my 85. It works fine except it is missing a grommet and there is a big gap that lets water in the trunk. The connector on it is also different (smaller diameter contacts on the 85) than the antenna from an 83 (on the right).
There does not appear to be any threads for a nut on the 85 antenna. Is the antenna on the left an OE correct antenna? Where can I buy just the grommet and what does it look like? I can't swap in the antenna on the right easily because of the connector difference.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

Fastlane doesn`t come up with the gromett. but the part# is 126 827 15 98.
The gromett fits into the fender hole, then the antenna pushes up into the gromett with a tight fit.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Prob can get the gromet quicker from the steeler. Install the gromet first on the fender then shove the antenna thru the trunk up to top side. The one on the left will work better, my 85 has same on as the one on the left. Keep the other for parts

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I've purchased the gromments from Phil before --- somethings you just have to ASK.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

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Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more