Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 09:06:21 +0100 From: "Teleman" <telemannospamamegremont.plus.com> Subject: Re: Aircon & Ariel Questions
"hippo" <johnhnospamam.shoal.net.au> wrote in message news:b0a83d9e67726233778acedd9271003cnospamlhost.talkaboutautos.com... > Teleman wrote: > >>Also, the electric ariel makes all the right noises, but the mast >>doesnt retract, so i have to manually up and down it. The question >>is, would i "get away" with just a new mast, or do i have to replace >>the whole unit - motor and all? > > I'd guess the nylon worm inside has snapped. Happens. Easy to pull the > mast, eject the bits and insert new mast & it will then work (as long as > there isn't a stray bit left inside). Cheers I thought that was what happened !!! :) But, on doing some research, i found the cost of a new mast to be £22, while the cost of a new unit (OK - its a generic one, not a genuine Saab part) costs only £25 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561153035 Teleman