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Author:  NoGT4 [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Anyone know what this is and where it came from?
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 :(

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Cannot see where it is from without getting the car jacked up.
Author:  Nibbles [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:38 pm ]
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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 :lol:
Author:  Sirius [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:08 pm ]
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Is it the big dish shaped washer that holds the back of the rear subframe on - without the inner part?
Author:  NoGT4 [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:56 pm ]
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Is it going to fall off?

Bugger :(

I did have a quick look, but did not notice and difference between left and right?
Author:  Sirius [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:49 pm ]
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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?
Author:  NoGT4 [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:31 pm ]
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Not had chance to post about it yet, but will start a project thread soon :D
Author:  Meurz [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:55 pm ]
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Where exactly did you find it under the car?
Author:  jgtcracer [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:01 pm ]
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I agree with sirius, looks like its off the subframe. It cant be the spring perch can it?? You would notice that wouldnt ya!!! :D
Author:  two_OH_five [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:28 am ]
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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
Author:  two_OH_five [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:41 am ]
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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

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Author:  Nibbles [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:43 am ]
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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.
Author:  TrackToyFour [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:17 am ]
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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!
Author:  NoGT4 [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:48 am ]
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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 :wink: :twisted:

I was always going to strip and clean anyway.

TCB, watch this space :D
Author:  Sirius [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:51 am ]
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Woohoo! 8) :idea:
Author:  NoGT4 [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:16 pm ]
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This is where it fell off.

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

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