Need To Identify Fallen Part From Car

[AvensisBugs]

Hi All,

I think this site is a wealth of info.

Hope someone can assist with this one. Was driving a a steady speed one day and noticed a part that came off from my car. picked it up and it was very warm. ive taken a picture of the part, link is below:

Ive notified Toyota already (this is the second time ive had a problem with the car, and ive only had it 1mnth!). They havent got back to me as yet but so far service has been appaling! Its a VVTi '01 plate.

thanks all

[moonstone mart]

Vibration damper from the exhaust - usually rust and bracket becomes weak.

Mart.

[AvensisBugs]

Thanks Mart! ok, so i guess prolonged absence of this part is likely to lead to the exhaust becoming loose and eventually falling off too? (as a result of the lack of support) how critical is the damper in terms of general driving?

thanks again

[moonstone mart]

I wouldnt be bothered if it were my own car to be honest.

I dont imagine the exhaust would vibrate to the extent of shaking the pins loose but you may get a little more noise from it.

I guess the part shouldnt cost too much to replace, up to you really.

Mart. :)

[dawesy]

anti resonance weight from exhaust, i doubt you'll notice it missing TBH, car will be fine without it

[AvensisBugs]

Thanks all, info and replies have been very helpful and given me a bit of peace of mind...

cheers!, ill certainly be stopping here again

AB