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Couple quick questions...

Couple quick questions...

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
30-10-2017, 08:38 AM
#1
Right,

I noticed there's been some slight scraping coming from the rear nearside of the car, mostly over speed bumps and stuff. At first I though it was just crud from the road in the wheel arch and the tyre was just rubbing it, but I had a look and there's something hanging down back there.

It's too dark to get a decent picture of it, but basically it's just in front of the rear wheels (not exhaust side) - is this likely to be something important? I'll try and get a picture tomorrow in the light, but awkward to get down to as well...

Also, discovered that there's an annoying squeak when I push in the clutch pedal today - sure it wasn't doing this the other week, so maybe this will clear itself up?
DaveEdin
30-10-2017, 08:38 AM #1

Right,

I noticed there's been some slight scraping coming from the rear nearside of the car, mostly over speed bumps and stuff. At first I though it was just crud from the road in the wheel arch and the tyre was just rubbing it, but I had a look and there's something hanging down back there.

It's too dark to get a decent picture of it, but basically it's just in front of the rear wheels (not exhaust side) - is this likely to be something important? I'll try and get a picture tomorrow in the light, but awkward to get down to as well...

Also, discovered that there's an annoying squeak when I push in the clutch pedal today - sure it wasn't doing this the other week, so maybe this will clear itself up?

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
30-10-2017, 08:50 AM
#2
No idea what could be hanging down with no description or pics , could it be
[Image: 685eae28a64417ee4b2bfba7ebeb100e.jpg]

Give the pedal a spray of WD40 , but not the part you put your foot on Confusedhock:

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
30-10-2017, 08:50 AM #2

No idea what could be hanging down with no description or pics , could it be
[Image: 685eae28a64417ee4b2bfba7ebeb100e.jpg]

Give the pedal a spray of WD40 , but not the part you put your foot on Confusedhock:


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
30-10-2017, 10:27 AM
#3
:lol: Thanks Moley... :wink: ever helpful!

It looks like some part of the under shielding, it's right by the inner wheel arch trim, but until I can get a decent pic... it might as well be bananas Smile

Are you suggesting the wd40 get sprayed on the lever the pedal's attached to? That sounds like something even I could cope with :lol:
DaveEdin
30-10-2017, 10:27 AM #3

:lol: Thanks Moley... :wink: ever helpful!

It looks like some part of the under shielding, it's right by the inner wheel arch trim, but until I can get a decent pic... it might as well be bananas Smile

Are you suggesting the wd40 get sprayed on the lever the pedal's attached to? That sounds like something even I could cope with :lol:

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
01-11-2017, 05:36 AM
#4
Well, I got under the car yesterday with the rear wheel off and it looks like a bit of the under shielding was cracked, and it had folder over itself, hence the scraping over speedbumps and such.

I just realigned it and shoved it back into place, no more scraping...

WD40 on the clutch has worked as well, so a touch of rep for the MoleMan Smile

Well, I would, but it won't let me unless I find someone else to rep first. So someone do me a favour or something... Smile
DaveEdin
01-11-2017, 05:36 AM #4

Well, I got under the car yesterday with the rear wheel off and it looks like a bit of the under shielding was cracked, and it had folder over itself, hence the scraping over speedbumps and such.

I just realigned it and shoved it back into place, no more scraping...

WD40 on the clutch has worked as well, so a touch of rep for the MoleMan Smile

Well, I would, but it won't let me unless I find someone else to rep first. So someone do me a favour or something... Smile

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
01-11-2017, 05:45 AM
#5
you could do some cable tie stitching on the cracked bits to stop it from coming loose again just drill a few holes each side of where its split and zip it together.

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is300_dino
01-11-2017, 05:45 AM #5

you could do some cable tie stitching on the cracked bits to stop it from coming loose again just drill a few holes each side of where its split and zip it together.


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
01-11-2017, 05:51 AM
#6
If you've used WD40 you'll find it will wear off, so your squeak will come back eventually. Best get some grease or spray some 3-in-1 on it.
toxo
01-11-2017, 05:51 AM #6

If you've used WD40 you'll find it will wear off, so your squeak will come back eventually. Best get some grease or spray some 3-in-1 on it.

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
01-11-2017, 07:26 AM
#7
is300_dino you could do some cable tie stitching on the cracked bits to stop it from coming loose again just drill a few holes each side of where its split and zip it together.

Good tip Smile but sounds like work... Sad

If it comes loose again though, I'll do that Smile

toxo If you've used WD40 you'll find it will wear off, so your squeak will come back eventually. Best get some grease or spray some 3-in-1 on it.

I'll see what I can find in the garage Smile thanks for the heads up
DaveEdin
01-11-2017, 07:26 AM #7

is300_dino you could do some cable tie stitching on the cracked bits to stop it from coming loose again just drill a few holes each side of where its split and zip it together.

Good tip Smile but sounds like work... Sad

If it comes loose again though, I'll do that Smile

toxo If you've used WD40 you'll find it will wear off, so your squeak will come back eventually. Best get some grease or spray some 3-in-1 on it.

I'll see what I can find in the garage Smile thanks for the heads up

edeath
Senior Member
525
01-11-2017, 09:00 AM
#8
Yep my Cupra has also grown a mouse on the clutch pedal. It goes away after about 15 mins. Its the cold - should stop once it warms up a bit.

Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).
edeath
01-11-2017, 09:00 AM #8

Yep my Cupra has also grown a mouse on the clutch pedal. It goes away after about 15 mins. Its the cold - should stop once it warms up a bit.


Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).

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