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Old 04-09-2010, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Johnson View Post
I have had it apart many times -- works ok for a while then problems with the mast withdrawing fully (new masts, old masts). Been down the lubricant path, pulling multiple units in the yards, combining with the best used parts, etc., etc.

I am wondering if someone has bought or remembers from when the car was new how long the (BRAND NEW) unit performed well?
If it means anything, my antenna mast was replaced brand new back in 1997 by the PO (stepdad). I always remembered it to go down smoothly but it takes a bit of time. I was 8ish at the time, but I remember it being moderately fast going up and down.
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