Mystery Object, any ideas?

[Jodalo]

Hello Folks,

I recently discovered the item in the attached image on my driveway where my Cali is usually parked. It would have been beneath the engine bay of the vehicle. It is 40mm diameter and 8mm thick and is a hard rubber material. Appears to be some sort of washer/shim and looks like an automotive part.

It is totally alien to me and no other vehicles park in that area. I’ve had a good look underneath the front of the Cali but can’t really see where it may have come from. Any ideas gratefully appreciated.

 

[Ricotansky]

Looks like an MI5 bug and tracking device to me...

 

[WelshGas]

Hello Folks,

I recently discovered the item in the attached image on my driveway where my Cali is usually parked. It would have been beneath the engine bay of the vehicle. It is 40mm diameter and 8mm thick and is a hard rubber material. Appears to be some sort of washer/shim and looks like an automotive part.

It is totally alien to me and no other vehicles park in that area. I’ve had a good look underneath the front of the Cali but can’t really see where it may have come from. Any ideas gratefully appreciated.
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Could be one of the Body Floor Pan caps/plugs, Maybe No’s 11.

 

[Jodalo]

Could be one of the Body Floor Pan caps/plugs, Maybe No’s 11.
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Thanks for that it could well be some sort of plug, it’s too well made for a simple washer. I’ll report back.

 

[westfalia]

From behind the sliding table.

 

[Jodalo]

From behind the sliding table.

I can discount that one with some certainty. Everything intact at the back of the sliding table. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Loz]

It looks like the blanking plug I had come out of the turn knob for my rear sliding tray (the blank covers the bolt head)

 

[Jodalo]

It looks like the blanking plug I had come out of the turn knob for my rear sliding tray (the blank covers the bolt head)

Ok, I haven’t got a sliding tray, so I think it’s from somewhere else. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. Cheers

 

[Jodalo]

Could be one of the Body Floor Pan caps/plugs, Maybe No’s 11.
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Well I’ve had a good look under the van as best I can without a ramp and I can’t see any of the plugs due to the underside plastic covers. Looking at the diagram though, it looks highly likely that part 11 is THE part. In view of the number of them on the vehicle it’s quite possible that one has dropped out. I’ll save it for the next service and see what VW have to say, but in the meantime thanks Welsh Gas for your help.

 

[Loz]

Floor bungs are bigger and a different shape to your object

 

[Jodalo]

Floor bungs are bigger and a different shape to your object

Yes it’s quite hard to id something from a diagram, the trouble is I can’t see the part 11 without removing the under panels which I’m loath to do. Hopefully it doesn’t look like a critical part so I’ll grin and bear it for now. I’ve just had a reply back from MI5, they say it’s not one of their’s. Lol

 

[Dephie]

It looks exactly like the plant pot raisers we use on our decking in the garden.

 

[Jodalo]

It looks exactly like the plant pot raisers we use on our decking in the garden.

Any chance of a pic? Because we do have lots of strange things left in our garden by foxes/cubs etc. Quite possible as we live in a ‘mega plant pot area’. Food for thought.

 

[Dephie]

Taken from amazon website exactly same size as you mention 40mmx 8mm

 

[Jodalo]

Thank you Dephie I think you have cracked the mystery. This is what I love about this forum, the wealth of collective knowledge is vast. That is definitely the mystery object as per my measurements. Thank you very much and to all who offered ideas. Peace of mind returns.

 

[joe g]

Well I have just read this thread and am impressed to say the least. Everything from detailed body floor pan cup maps to the Hercule Poirot of plant pot raisers. Impressive one and all, and as you say Jodalo the wealth of the collective knowledge is vast. This place is The Borg of California collective knowledge !!!!!

 

[Ricotansky]

Well I have just read this thread and am impressed to say the least. Everything from detailed body floor pan cup maps to the Hercule Poirot of plant pot raisers. Impressive one and all, and as you say Jodalo the wealth of the collective knowledge is vast. This place is The Borg of California collective knowledge !!!!!View attachment 66371

Does that open up to reveal a porta potti?

 

[joe g]

Does that open up to reveal a porta potti?

No need, everything is assimilated and becomes Borg, saves a lot of mess