uh-oh...pin-drop

["Osman Parvez" <oparvez1@nycap.rr.com>]

Hi folks,
   I was getting out of my car today and noticed something on the floorboard
near the pedals. I pick it up..it's a pin. No, not a needle but a pin with a
diameter slightly smaller than a dime! One end has a groove, the other end
is thick to prevent it from slipping out.

Since my pedals appear to operating normally, I can't figure out where this
pin came from without taking apart the entire underside of the dash.

I'd been hearing a "pop" kind of noise when I release the clutch, ever since
I had the new pedal installed. Then suddenly...it was gone (The noise). And
now this pin appears from nowhere. Could the two incidents be related?

ARGH! I'm supposed to drive to DC on Thursday! I also don't have any time to
work on the car from now till then. The pedals appear to be functioning
normally though.

Any ideas guys before I give in and see a my friends at the shop?

Osman Parvez
Albany, NY
89 200q, TAP Chip, 174K (daily driver)
85 Mr2, 77K (in storage)
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91 Cannondale 3.0 (always reliable)