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HELP! Think something fell off my car?!

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  • pnel287
    pnel287 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    tbh I've not noticed it when driving more when turning the ignition and leaving it a couple of minutes is when I hear it.
  • StripeyMiata
    StripeyMiata Posts: 62 Forumite
    Hmm, clunking when not moving is your engine, clunking when moving is usually driveshaft/suspension.

    Did you get a service with your MOT, oil change etc? If you haven't changed your oil in a while I would check it now as a matter of urgency.
  • pnel287
    pnel287 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    No service with mot but thats not long been done either.I only did the oil about two weeks ago too! :/
  • StripeyMiata
    StripeyMiata Posts: 62 Forumite
    Does putting the clutch in make a difference?
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    pnel287 wrote: »
    tbh I've not noticed it when driving more when turning the ignition and leaving it a couple of minutes is when I hear it.
    When turning the ignition on, or off?
  • marlot
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    pnel287 wrote: »
    Think this is it? imgur.com/poft8nm
    Looks like the metal from a truck brake shoe. Certainly not from a car.
  • pnel287
    pnel287 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Just had a go and it stops the noise? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
  • alleycat`
    alleycat` Posts: 1,901 Forumite
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    thrustbearing?

    My other guess before this was you've lost an exhaust bungee.
  • pnel287
    pnel287 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Ok so my partner has asked the garages he delivers to and they haven't got a clue, one also said it looks like it is off a lorry. My friend who works for a parts place can't even find a part that resembles it.

    I've picked up some scrap metal haven't I?
  • Iceweasel
    Iceweasel Posts: 4,894 Forumite
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    pnel287 wrote: »

    I've picked up some scrap metal haven't I?

    I think you most certainly have. ;)

    It's far too chunky to have fallen off a car.

    But you are not at all foolish - you were right to ask.
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