Golf Roof Antenna Base - Water Leak Hazard?

[li21]

Hi all,

The Golf GL (1997) i bought has a sagging interior roof line..

I also noticed that my Antenna base is not completely sealed against the roof.
Seems like a theres a bit of wear and tear.. and theres a small gap between the antenna base and the roof of the car.

Can water get in there and then ultimately ruin the interior? hence the cause for saging roof line?

Or is there some thing underneath that antenna that protects moisture/water/rain from getting to bad areas?

Is it a bad idea to use silicon to seal this area?

[Golf Loon]

I keep the base rubber in stock pm me, or The VW part number is 3B0 051 751.
Id change it when you do the headlining.

[MattyT]

My rubber thing dissapeared years ago. Is it possible to put another in without removing the headlining?

[Pullstarter]

Matty, you just need to take out the rear trim at the roof line and the side trims and you can then pull the headlining down enough to get access to the antenna mount. Not a hard job just make sure you have quick grip or similar handy for when you put the headlining back in

[Treza360]

I have heard of it being able to be done with a bit of care and effort and an lots of lubricant like Vaseline or similar. Vasso will also help create a wet seal between the rubber and metal to further protect from moisture getting in.
Cheers,
Trent