Curbed it hard
Started by
OllyD
, Feb 10 2007 11:21 PM
7 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 10 February 2007 - 11:21 PM
Hi guys, just curbed my car coming home. Hit the curb head on at the end of a junction mouth, with the car being a foot or so onto the curb. Was probably doing about 20mph.
Now my gearstick feels very loose (even for a mini) and theres a new whining sound coming from in the engine somewhere, that goes when the clutch is engaged. It's too dark to have a good look at the mo, but any ideas what i may have done?
Also, any other potential unseen damage i should look for?
Thanks,
Olly
Now my gearstick feels very loose (even for a mini) and theres a new whining sound coming from in the engine somewhere, that goes when the clutch is engaged. It's too dark to have a good look at the mo, but any ideas what i may have done?
Also, any other potential unseen damage i should look for?
Thanks,
Olly
#2
Posted 10 February 2007 - 11:22 PM
bent the gear rod selector thingy perhaps?
#3
Posted 10 February 2007 - 11:23 PM
Check for
bent tie bars
loose wheel nuts/general check of wheels/tyres
Gearstick could be the bobbins underneath if you have caught it.
bent tie bars
loose wheel nuts/general check of wheels/tyres
Gearstick could be the bobbins underneath if you have caught it.
#4
Posted 11 February 2007 - 10:32 AM
I did a simular thing this week in the snow :'(
I now have bent upper and lower suspension.
Pushed the subframe over and creased the floor pan a bit.
and my exhaust is now blowing.
Basically the only problem I noticed was a tendancy for the car to turn left under breaking and on hard lock there was a slight rubbing.
I now have bent upper and lower suspension.
Pushed the subframe over and creased the floor pan a bit.
and my exhaust is now blowing.
Basically the only problem I noticed was a tendancy for the car to turn left under breaking and on hard lock there was a slight rubbing.
#5
Posted 11 February 2007 - 11:16 AM
If the whine goes when you press the clutch (stationary ) then that veyr likely to be idler bearing or clutch release bearing. Probably not related to the bump, other than it's shook a few things about.
#6
Posted 11 February 2007 - 12:12 PM
I did a simular thing this week in the snow :'(
I now have bent upper and lower suspension.
Pushed the subframe over and creased the floor pan a bit.
and my exhaust is now blowing.
Basically the only problem I noticed was a tendancy for the car to turn left under breaking and on hard lock there was a slight rubbing.
I would seriously get your car checked out properly before driving it, especially if you've creased the floorpan. Nothing will be aligned properly now. If you should have an accident due to it not driving correctly and your insurance company find out you knew about the damage, they might not be too happy about paying out!
#7
Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:06 AM
Thanks for the concern minislapper. I am waiting for the price to fix the problems, and cost may take the car off the road for a bit. staightened the bottom arm and it is no longer rubbing. but it is my daily drive and have no other way of getting to work at the moment, so dont have much choice.
#8
Posted 12 February 2007 - 11:18 AM
I hit a rock in the road at some speed in my Cooper and three days later the tyre suddenly went flat. This was in the sixties so tyres may be stronger now, but beware!
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