Rover Nut Found

IGH · 18th April 2024, 16:28

Hi
Just wondered if we could solve the mystery of where the nut shown in the photo came from.
I discovered it in the 'trough' of the N/S wing where the edge of the bonnet sits when its closed.
The only work done under the bonnet recently was when the garage changed the oil and air filters.
As ever, if the detectives amongst us can deduce where it came from, I'd be grateful as the garage hasn't a clue.
Cheers

suzublu · 18th April 2024, 16:52

Could be nut from the strut? Top of the front suspension?

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stevestrat · 18th April 2024, 17:34

That's nothing. Way back when my father got a Marina estate as a new company car. First time we lifted the mat in the back we found a great selection of nuts, bolts, screws and washers under it.

trikey · 18th April 2024, 19:21

Alternator live wire.

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Arctic · 18th April 2024, 23:02

Could also be from starter motor.

The Rovering Member · 19th April 2024, 02:53

Keep the nut from the strut in the vessel with the pestle........or the flagon with the dragon.

xsport · 20th April 2024, 09:33

Have you got a nut on the bellows for the cruise ? ... if you have cruise .. !!

IGH · 20th April 2024, 18:01

Thanks to you all for taking the time out to reply.
It may well be a nut from the starter motor.
The nut itself is very clean and looks not to have been under the engine at all (no corrosion or discolouration).
I did have a new starter motor fitted back in October last year.
It is possible they took the nut off the new motor and used the 'old' nut when they fitted the starter onto the car.
Doesn't explain where its been all this time though.
Could it have possibly have ended up on the engine tray and been recovered a few weeks ago when I had some more work done, with it being left in the trough of the N/S wing by the mechanic?
She's been to Bristol twice in the interim, starts on the button and the cruise control was used on the motorway for both trips.
When she next goes in to the garage I will just get them to have a look to reassure me.
Its a bit of a mystery!!!!

18th April 2024, 17:34	#3
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18th April 2024, 19:21	#4
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18th April 2024, 23:02	#5
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,727 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Could also be from starter motor. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

19th April 2024, 02:53	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,960 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Keep the nut from the strut in the vessel with the pestle........or the flagon with the dragon. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

20th April 2024, 18:01	#8
IGH Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Guildford Posts: 174 Thanks: 129 Thanked 48 Times in 21 Posts	Rover Nut Found Thanks to you all for taking the time out to reply. It may well be a nut from the starter motor. The nut itself is very clean and looks not to have been under the engine at all (no corrosion or discolouration). I did have a new starter motor fitted back in October last year. It is possible they took the nut off the new motor and used the 'old' nut when they fitted the starter onto the car. Doesn't explain where its been all this time though. Could it have possibly have ended up on the engine tray and been recovered a few weeks ago when I had some more work done, with it being left in the trough of the N/S wing by the mechanic? She's been to Bristol twice in the interim, starts on the button and the cruise control was used on the motorway for both trips. When she next goes in to the garage I will just get them to have a look to reassure me. Its a bit of a mystery!!!! Last edited by IGH; 20th April 2024 at 18:05..

18th April 2024, 16:52	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,923 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Could be nut from the strut? Top of the front suspension? Sent from my SM-A145R using Tapatalk

20th April 2024, 09:33	#7
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Have you got a nut on the bellows for the cruise ? ... if you have cruise .. !!