Help! Chunk of metal has come off the car!

boomam · 5th May 2012, 20:44

Evening all,
I was just parking round the corner from where i live, to turn around i went to go in a small parking area that was guarded by some bollards that fold down....as i went over, it must have caught on something as a metal plate thats been a little loose for a while now has come clean off.

In the process its also twisted a bit of plastic down thats scraping on the road.

Car still seems fine, no leaks that i can see, and above where the plate was feels to be some sort of "cottoney" material.

Anyone know what is thats happened? What part has come off and what effect will that have on the car?

Also, whats the best way to get rid of that bit of plastic? Cut it off?

Thanks.

civicnewbie · 5th May 2012, 20:48

Where abouts on the underside is the problem, might be easier to assist if we know the location

boomam · 5th May 2012, 20:48

Near the front. Just out of arms reach if you try to it from the front of the car.

The metal plate is very thin and is silver in colour if that helps.

delta0 · 5th May 2012, 20:51

A picture may help too.

boomam · 5th May 2012, 20:52

I'll try but its a bit hard in a public street when its getting dark.

coste1l · 5th May 2012, 20:53

its the inspection panel in the undertray ill put money on it!

Jeza · 5th May 2012, 21:03

My one came loose if your on about the metal plate under the engine, but I soon rectified it. And it doesn't affect your engine its just a cover. Either rectify it yourself or get the garage to sort it. But your car will be fine so if thats what it was don't worry.

boomam · 5th May 2012, 21:07

3 pictures attached.

One is a view from the passenger side, one from the front, and the last is the plate that has come off.

boomam · 5th May 2012, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeza

My one came loose if your on about the metal plate under the engine, but I soon rectified it. And it doesn't affect your engine its just a cover. Either rectify it yourself or get the garage to sort it. But your car will be fine so if thats what it was don't worry.

Its annoying as im getting rid of the car on Wed/Thursday! lol.

Plastic bit hanging off, cut off?

ghost_bhp · 5th May 2012, 21:09

exhaust heat shield

coste1l · 5th May 2012, 21:09

yup i took my undertray off completely

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boomam · 5th May 2012, 21:13

So what is it that comes off?
& Any effect on the car?

Safe the cut the plastic bit off?

Syx · 5th May 2012, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by coste1l

yup i took my undertray off completely

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Really tempted to do this myself before it wears through on speedbumps

okehciv · 6th May 2012, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

Really tempted to do this myself before it wears through on speedbumps

Nice one

boomam · 6th May 2012, 11:11

Whats the conclusion then?
Exhaust heatshield or inspection plate?

And any issues with it being 'not there' ?

Jeza · 6th May 2012, 12:38

It serves no real purpose apart from keeping the underside of your engine clean and tidy thats the only reason I keep mine on. Plus whilst I'm working in Germany its a good Idea as they have rodents here that chew through your engine hoses and wires so it acts as a defence system aswell for me.

boomam · 6th May 2012, 13:27

Took it to a local kwik-fit, let me jack it up for free.

Heatshield. And the plastic, not a clue, but there doesnt appear to be any other damage underneath there.

Although what was odd were some zip-ties....the only company/person to be under the car to get to the bit above that bit (gear box) since ive got it was ABP a few years ago, surely not...

5th May 2012, 20:44	#1 (permalink)
boomam Car: 2009 1.8 ES, Nighthawk Black Join Date: 13th May 2009 Location: South Manchester Posts: 141 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Help! Chunk of metal has come off the car! Evening all, I was just parking round the corner from where i live, to turn around i went to go in a small parking area that was guarded by some bollards that fold down....as i went over, it must have caught on something as a metal plate thats been a little loose for a while now has come clean off. In the process its also twisted a bit of plastic down thats scraping on the road. Car still seems fine, no leaks that i can see, and above where the plate was feels to be some sort of "cottoney" material. Anyone know what is thats happened? What part has come off and what effect will that have on the car? Also, whats the best way to get rid of that bit of plastic? Cut it off? Thanks.

5th May 2012, 21:13	#12 (permalink)
boomam Thread starter Car: 2009 1.8 ES, Nighthawk Black Join Date: 13th May 2009 Location: South Manchester Posts: 141 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	So what is it that comes off? & Any effect on the car? Safe the cut the plastic bit off? Last edited by boomam; 5th May 2012 at 21:16.

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boomam Thread starter Car: 2009 1.8 ES, Nighthawk Black Join Date: 13th May 2009 Location: South Manchester Posts: 141 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Whats the conclusion then? Exhaust heatshield or inspection plate? And any issues with it being 'not there' ?

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Jeza Type R GT Milano GP Kit Car: 2007 GT CTR, Milano Red Join Date: 5th April 2012 Location: Germany & Lincs UK Posts: 2,146 Thanks given: 491 Thanked 258 Times in 217 Posts iTrader: (1)	It serves no real purpose apart from keeping the underside of your engine clean and tidy thats the only reason I keep mine on. Plus whilst I'm working in Germany its a good Idea as they have rodents here that chew through your engine hoses and wires so it acts as a defence system aswell for me.

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