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Old 03-11-2013, 02:15 PM
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And where did it come from? Found this near the left front wheel of my '11 GS. Any idea what it is and where it came from (assuming it came off the GS)?

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Old 03-11-2013, 02:22 PM
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your link doesn't work
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Sorry, ok now?
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Sorry, ok now?
yup, not sure what it is after looking at it though.....

EDIT: It obviously looks like it "clips" on somewhere with the 2 ends looking like it does, and it is definitely exterior from the looks of the dirt. Thats all i can tell... It may not be from the GS though. It doesn't resemble anything i've seen on a car before....

Just a thought. Is anything else under your car that dirty, or are you meticulous like some vette owners? Or under the hood as well?? I'm asking cause that piece is pretty dirty and if the rest is clean then it isn't for the vette.....
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Entirely possible to have come from the car next to it in the garage. I'll post in the other car forum for help, as well. Thanks.
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That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.
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That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.
Absolutely right!!! I knew I've seen that somewhere but not on a car.
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Originally Posted by Globeman
That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.
What he said.
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Originally Posted by Globeman
That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.
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Originally Posted by Globeman
That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.
dang your good!!!!!
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Thanks for the help. I'll install it where it belongs!
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Make sure you check the gear and chain on your opener. Could be wearing down and they are designed to break rather than ruin the motor. Mine popped the other day and shot the cover to the other end of the garage. Fortunately the chain missed my car.
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Originally Posted by Globeman
That's the cover for the chain sprocket on the top of your garage door opener.


WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINER

How on earth did you pull that one out ????
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damn it, i should've known that!!!! lol
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Either that or it's the cover for the chain drive to the front wheels of the GS....if you have the 4WD option, Z53.
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Originally Posted by michaelinmech
WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINER

How on earth did you pull that one out ????
I just replaced one of my openers 2 weeks ago. The mind still works for the trivial stuff. I just wish I could remember where I put stuff.
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Thats a rare metal tick...it will play dead ..and later when your not looking it will get ya....
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Either that or it's the cover for the chain drive to the front wheels of the GS....if you have the 4WD option, Z53.
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!
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