Mystery in Driveway

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:27 am

Found this item in the driveway don't know if it came off my wife crossfire or my vibe. See attached. Any help would be appreciated.

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Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:50 am

That looks serious! You have other pics? Does it seem like it has oil on it or tranny fluid?

Bikerscum · Post by **Bikerscum** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:10 am

You nave nice nails.

bassplayaz06 · Post by **bassplayaz06** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:19 am

doesn't look like it's off the vibe. it's got an O ring seal and some threads on it. possibly from the crossfire.

Water boy · Post by **Water boy** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:38 am

I have no idea ... yet.Doubt it is the Vibe.Post back with update.I'm starting to loose sleep....................................

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:39 am

I really hope that those are NOT your hands holding that part This looks like some sort of shifter mechanism. Either to a gearbox or drive selector. Possibly from 2WD to AWD to ??? I'd say it is likely a spare part that somehow got dropped off/out of somebody's vehicle by accident. It looks to be free from any obvious stress or cracks to where it would have "broke" off a vehicle. Whatever this is off of, the vehicle probably in question is not drivable without it The Crossfire & Vibe are probably safe as this part may not be off of either of them

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:44 am

More pics, different angles, please.

B14CK_H4WK · Post by **B14CK_H4WK** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:48 am

to tell u the truth i don't think its even from a car. it looks just like the contactable stock part on my M4 airsoft gun. but prob came from a different brand.similar but u cant see the other half inside the stock

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:48 am

Looks kind of like a cam chain tensioner to a motorcycle or something.

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:18 am

Ok, thanks for all the responses. Here's a few more pictures.

Attached files P3140205_1.pdf (29.9 KB)

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:20 am

Here are some more pictures

Attached files P3140206_1.pdf (29.9 KB)

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:47 am

Thanks here are some more pics

Attached files P3140204_1.pdf (30.1 KB)

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:49 am

Here's one more pic

Attached files P3140207_1.pdf (30.1 KB)

Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:44 am

Geez I have no idea again can you tell wather it has motor oil or tranny fluid. To me it looks like a Transmission part but don't know which car. Any labels or markings?

moonstonemike · Post by **moonstonemike** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:19 pm

its the chain tensionerlook at pg 32http://www.newcelica.org/other...2.pdf

yyamad1 · Post by **yyamad1** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:11 pm

it does look like the timing chain tensioner, im really surprised your car is still running without it... its there tons of oil blowing out of that hole?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:42 pm

Quote, originally posted by moonstonemike Â»its the chain tensionerlook at pg 32http://www.newcelica.org/other...2.pdfI don't see it in those diagramsbut it does appear that is what it is, NICE JOB!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...86902DO NOT DRIVE OR ATTEMPT TO DRIVE YOUR CAR ANYMORE!:shrug:

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:09 pm

How in the hell did that just fall out?!?!?!?!?Listen to Keith. Don't drive it. Look to make sure it is indeed from YOUR vibe. If it is, do not drive it get it towed to a shop for repairs (if you are unable to fix it yourself).

Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:49 pm

X3^ Bad things will happen if you start that motor without that. WOWGreat Job of finding out what it was everyone! Page 32 of the manual, Page 37 as the PDF flies

moonstonemike · Post by **moonstonemike** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:58 am

Sorry my earlier reply was so short and to the point. I was late for work but wanted to let you know before I left.

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:36 am

Thanks all who have responded, it will be towed tomorrow to the Toyota dealer that fix a starter problem I had and an oil leak around the timing chain tensioner/assembly on March 4th. My wife just noticed it about 2 days ago. I'm been driving back and forth to work for 2 days about 25 miles each way doing between 70 to 80. Only odd thing I notice is that the power steering fluid container is coated with oil not sure if it's from missing this part or if it was there prior. The flame retardant cover (can think of the right word right now) on the inside of the hood is coated with oil. Again not sure if from this part or a prior leak.. If not from my car what a freaky coincidence..

Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:01 am

With that part missing you should be losing alot of oil. Hey goodluck with the repair let us know how it goes!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:31 pm

I find it amazing what some people on here know (and also what some don't know).

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:02 am

Quote, originally posted by moonstonemike Â»its the chain tensionerlook at pg 32http://www.newcelica.org/other...2.pdfA double thumbs up to mike for solving the mystery

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:03 am

FYI:The drawing of the part is on book page EM-32. The PDF file page is 37.

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:13 am

Would like to know what year and engine type is your Vibe? Also how many miles on your car? Thanks

B14CK_H4WK · Post by **B14CK_H4WK** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:47 am

Quote, originally posted by Ivibe Â»Would like to know what year and engine type is your Vibe? Also how many miles on your car? Thanksme2im truly wondering how that just falls out like it did

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:08 am

Quote, originally posted by Ivibe Â»Would like to know what year and engine type is your Vibe? Also how many miles on your car? ThanksJeffrey's first post here eight years ago says he has an '03 GThttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=6528Quote, originally posted by jjhendri Â»Thanks all who have responded, it will be towed tomorrow to the Toyota dealer that fix a starter problem I had and an oil leak around the timing chain tensioner/assembly on March 4th. Quote, originally posted by B14CK_H4WK Â»me2im truly wondering how that just falls out like it didI don't think it just fell out, it seems a very good assumption that the shop that recently did work on it did not secure the tensioner properly. Not sure I'd take the car back there the next time

moonstonemike · Post by **moonstonemike** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:31 am

It was kinda funny, to be honest I originally didnt know what that part was but when I was flipping through that manual to look up how to change my intake gasket I saw that picture and thought hey, that looks familiar.

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:06 am

I said it looked like a cam chain tensioner when I first saw the pic. Looks just like the ones on motorcycles just larger...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:55 am

Quote, originally posted by MotoAce51 Â»I said it looked like a cam chain tensioner when I first saw the pic. Looks just like the ones on motorcycles just larger...truththree thumbs up to you for pegging it as a tensioner and a hammer at me for not noticing

RWatters · Post by **RWatters** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:47 am

Holy cow. That's terrifying to think about, let alone see it. Huge props to everyone in this thread for getting it figured out!

jjhendri · Post by **jjhendri** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:17 pm

So here's the update decided instead of towing it I went to the dealer with the part this past Friday (3/18/11) and the Manager of Service and the Head Mechanic were there, they said it was from the Vibe but it was the old part that the mechanic had left in the engine compartment which as we can see fell out. He started if it was out the engine, lots of oil would flow out and the timing chain would slip but the car would not start. So all in all it worked out ok but not for the mechanic that worked on my car they were docking his pay for this error. I kept the part as a paperweight.It is an '03 Vibe GT with 131,000 miles on it still on original clutch, waiting to get the Exedy Stage 2 clutch in as soon as the 1st one gives up..Thanks to everyone, I know I could count on you.

Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:19 pm

Oh god NO!!!!...LOLROTF...Glad it worked out!

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:49 am

I had a Mechanic leave a $100 Snap-On Ratchet in the engine bay of my fiance's old PT cruiser. It was taken to 2 shops that week and they both said it was theirs.

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:34 am

WOW thankfully it was just the spare... and that your Vibe isn't just spitting out parts. I too am amazed at the knowledge on this site. WTG!!

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