Anyone know where I can get the gasket between the antenna base and the fender ?
I see no part number listing for just the gasket.
Thanks

 

I asked the body shop to replace that gasket and was told that the whole antenna was the only option. Hard to believe, so I am seeking an alternative to the OEM high $. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Mine just had a couple cracks so I used black RTV to seal it back together. Cant ever tell it cracked.
A new base runs $50 or so. Not bad but hard to believe you cant buy just the gasket.

 

I purchased an antenna gasket from X8R and it works great. You do not have to remove your antenna to replace the gasket. Another member used ths same gasket; however, he used silicone around the base before installing the gasket. You do not need the silicone to seal the gasket. The company that sells the product has a video on the replacement procedures and they do not use silicone or any other sealer. The important thing is to remove the old gasket and try to get as much gasket material from under the base as possible. Warm the seal before applying and you get a secure seal without using a gasket sealer.

 

Is this the gasket you purchased?
https://x8r.co.uk/roof-bee-sting-aer...eplacement-fix

 

I used the silicone because I wanted to prevent water potentially leaking into the trunk.

VW Golf MK5 V Golf Beetle Corrado Roof Aerial Base Rubber Gasket Seal | eBay

 

Purchase this from ebay. Use the gasket. I did and it works fine.

Car AM/FM Radio Roof Mast Antenna Base bracket for VW Passat Jetta Golf Cabrio | eBay


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Yep, me too. I ordered several and gave out to friends.

 

Yes! The gasket number is X8R-0064 I purchased the gasket on Ebay and it cost less money because I did not have to pay the shipping charge from England.

 

Great find, I had to make my own rtv silicone gasket on a crossfire before cause I coldl not find a replacement without buying the whole antenna.

 

What about the rubber cover on the antenna. Is there a cheap substitute for that also?

 

Yea, get this :
The antenna is a bit shorter than OEM, but it screws right on and to me looks even better.

 

Looks like that is just the base. Not the whip. Do you have another eBay link so I don't get the wrong thing. Also if the antenna is shorter is my reception worse? I live in a fringe area and need all the help I can get.

EDIT I found a 16 inch mast and a separate gasket. Ordered 2 of each and total was less than $6. Hopefully these work but the investment was low.

 

OK, I think this is the one I got :

Qook Car Roof Radio FM Antenna Aerial for BMW Z3 Z4 M3 Toyota VW Volkswagen Bora | eBay

 

Talk about timing...I just noticed my antenna was cracked throughout the base this past Friday (before the deluge). I was able to purchase the last one from this eBay listing. It sure looks right...time will tell upon arrival. It won't get here before I leave on vacation, but I'll add it to the things to do on my return. Thanks for all that you do for this Forum, George.

 

Here is another vendor of it..

Car Roof Radio FM Antenna Aerial for BMW Z3 Z4 M3 Toyota VW Volkswagen Bora | eBay

 

This is what I bought.

Gasket Price: US $0.88
Roof Antenna Base OEM Gasket Seal For VW Mk4 Golf Jetta Passat Bora EP | eBay

16 inch antenna Price:US $1.86 + 0.15 Shipping
16" Car Vehicle Screw-in Radio AM/FM Roof Antenna Aerial Mast Replacement P9R7 | eBay


These are the parts I was looking for. I don't need to get the base and throw it away.

 

Thanks for the links, just what I was looking for. Orders placed today 5/23/17.

 

You're welcome. I forgot to mention that this antenna is also the production length which is what I preferred.

I also I like it when I get a link to follow so I am confident that I am looking at the same thing as the poster.

 

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