This was under my new (Old 1991 ST185) car after I had parked up at work, Security said he heard it fall on the floor.

Looks like metal fatigue/rust got to it



Cannot see where it is from without getting the car jacked up.

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[color=#000080]ST205 WRC 1994
Hybrid turbo
Apexi AVC-R
Apexi Power FC (Not being used ATM)
Apexi Power commander (Not being used ATM)

Maybe it's not as solid as you thought. Looks almost like a spring seat part. I can't think of anything that size & shape off the cuff.

Just don't park it in a puddle or you'll come back to a pile of brown sludge

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If at first you don't suck seed, try drier grain.

Is it the big dish shaped washer that holds the back of the rear subframe on - without the inner part?

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1996 ST205 UK

Is it going to fall off?

Bugger

I did have a quick look, but did not notice and difference between left and right?

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[color=#000080]ST205 WRC 1994
Hybrid turbo
Apexi AVC-R
Apexi Power FC (Not being used ATM)
Apexi Power commander (Not being used ATM)

If it is that bit then the bolt will still be holding the sub-frame in place but its certainly not ideal.

See if you can get a good look with a torch and camera.

I didn't know you had bought something else? Did I miss a post?

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1996 ST205 UK

Not had chance to post about it yet, but will start a project thread soon

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[color=#000080]ST205 WRC 1994
Hybrid turbo
Apexi AVC-R
Apexi Power FC (Not being used ATM)
Apexi Power commander (Not being used ATM)

Where exactly did you find it under the car?

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René - Carlos Sainz 2433•5000
Turbocelica.nl | ST185 CS restoration and full rebuild

If it ain't broken.. it soon will be

I agree with sirius, looks like its off the subframe. It cant be the spring perch can it?? You would notice that wouldnt ya!!!

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Toyota Celica GT4 ST205
Toyota Celica GT4 ST185

posssibly #4 from here but I'm far from convinced
http://www.midatlantictoyotaparts.com/p ... n-mounting

The only other possibility I can come up with is the washer from the bolt that holds the rear wheel rear arm to the subframe but unless it's a miniature pen that's too big

For future reference all items should be size referenced with an NGK sparkplug, a tradition initiated by Kris

Actually I am really quite convinced now after I remember the front mounting is a plate with almost the exact same dish built in - as seen making a cameo appearance in this shot

It is always possible it's a random bit of scrap he found somewhere and he's having you on

Reminds me of the time I had an upset customer on the phone, one of our electric vehicles had made a loud bang and a cloud of smoke came from underneath. I cut short my holiday and rushed over there to find - a burst tyre and a dusty track.

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If at first you don't suck seed, try drier grain.

I had the same thing happen with my ST205 a while back. Found the corroded metal part on the driveway under my ST205. Turned out to be one of the subframe mounts which had corroded and finally given up the ghost and fell off!

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1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205WRC JDM 269bhp @ 0.9bar
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Special GT 590bhp @ 1.8bar
1989 Van Diemen RF88/89 Formula Ford 1600
2008 Nissan Patrol GU 3.0L ZD30DDTi 154bhp

Well, had a look and it is item #4 on this diagram.

http://www.midatlantictoyotaparts.com/p ... n-mounting

Well done to the guy's that got it correct, prizes are in the post

I was always going to strip and clean anyway.

TCB, watch this space

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[color=#000080]ST205 WRC 1994
Hybrid turbo
Apexi AVC-R
Apexi Power FC (Not being used ATM)
Apexi Power commander (Not being used ATM)

Woohoo!

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1996 ST205 UK

This is where it fell off.



And this is the other side that has not fallen off yet

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[color=#000080]ST205 WRC 1994
Hybrid turbo
Apexi AVC-R
Apexi Power FC (Not being used ATM)
Apexi Power commander (Not being used ATM)