172/182 strut top knocking fix

[Fred@BTM]

correct

 

[damon]

i assume acrylic is too soft? Does it have to be metal - is there are fair amount of stress on it?

I only ask as i can get some acrylic done for nowt

 

[matt182]

Got mine back today when i got home from work made out of stainless will be puting them on tommorow nice job that laser does

 

[matt182]

i assume acrylic is too soft? Does it have to be metal - is there are fair amount of stress on it?

I only ask as i can get some acrylic done for nowt

I would say it would be to soft not sure of the load it will be taking i got mine free in stainless you need to know someone in the sheet metal business with a laser i evan got 4

 

[Fred@BTM]

have to be steel (ali or stainless) plastic will last 5min

 

[Big Iain]

mild steel will do for me, gonna try make a few tonight

 

[Fred@BTM]

yeah mild will be fine too, just paste them in copper grease

 

[JR]

yeah mild will be fine too, just paste them in copper grease

i take it that it will be ok to put my s/s ones in without copper grease ?

 

[Fred@BTM]

whack some on anyway, won't hurt

 

[R20 CWH]

mild steel will do for me, gonna try make a few tonight

can i get a set chief?

 

[alexbleubolt]

is anyone going ot paste a pic of the end product or what

 

[happydave]

Hello, just bought a 172.

Firstly hi and thanks for the great amount of info on this site, it has to be on a parr with the 306gti6 forum I used to belong to before I crashed my car :-(

Anyway, quick dumb question: does this extra mount washer go under or on top of the rubber doughnut part you can see in the engine bay? I assume under as I can't see how it would make a difference on top, but better to be safe I've found!

Many thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

no no, it goes on top, the washer spacer sits over the small 17mm compression nut

 

[Fred@BTM]

some pics

before

spacer

spacer fitted

 

[Steve]

Cheers Fred.

Do you think these will do the job??

SS 34mm x 19mm x 3mm


Can't upload photo as too large

 

[alexbleubolt]

i see, thanks for the photos fred, i got some of them washers ini the garage will fit them over the weekend and see if it works

 

[John D]

Cheers for the pics Fred :star:

 

[matt182]

Fitted mine today quick test drive and not doing it anymore cheers fred worked well

 

[Leo182]

Does this sort out the knocking (clunk more like) sound when you let off the gas in 1st gear?

I also have a knocking when turning right, mainly only noticed when i exit the works car park space @ low speed.

Also is there anyone making these available? i'll gladly send some dosh your way.

Cheers fellas.

 

[nezza]

knocking in first gear I believe is down to the lower engine mount... Having mine replaced for about £30

 

[Fred@BTM]

Cheers Fred.

Do you think these will do the job??

SS 34mm x 19mm x 3mm


Can't upload photo as too large

steve they're going to be too small, the outside diameter has to be 40mm, sorry fella!

 

[Leo182]

knocking in first gear I believe is down to the lower engine mount... Having mine replaced for about £30

Ok cheers, Warranty jobby or not anyone?

I'd rather try and fix it myself but i'd reluctantly give it to Reno to fix (and create another prob when i get it back) if no other option.

 

[happydave]

no no, it goes on top, the washer spacer sits over the small 17mm compression nut

Ah ha, thanks for the pics all becomes clear!

So why does it knock anyway?...

 

[Fred@BTM]

renaults design department had too much vino is the answer

 

[Mike-bham]

Ill have to make some of these when I'm back at work,


Tarzipan

 

[manicmonkey]

Could someone please make me a set for a couple of quid?

 

[Matt 16v]

yeah, i'll take a couple too if someones doin a batch up??

 

[JR]

have 5 pairs, that should be ready for the end of the week.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i hope they work!!!!! LOL

 

[matt182]

Mine seemed to work had a little drive around on the weekend to see if they work trying the turns that it happened without them it sounded OK

 

[manicmonkey]

have 5 pairs, that should be ready for the end of the week.

fantastic, ill check back here later in the week then

 

[Gal]

Just incase anyone is unsure how they work or how to fit them see the following -

Thanks to Justin for the washers - Credit where its due

Measurements -

Tools you will need for this -
5.5mm Allen key
21mm Deep Ring Spanner
Rachet with 17mm Deep Socket.

So in pictures.

Tools all lined up ready to go.

Need to undo the top nut - The Allen key is vital here - So do not attempt without it.

17mm Compression nut needs to be undone -

Put Washer in place.

Do the 17mm nut back up again - This is how it should look.

Put the rubber doughnut thing back on again as well - The 3mm Washer clears the doughnut off the turret as seen above.

 

[DH_GTI]

why did u undo the 17mm compression nut, ??? also its a 6mm allen key we dont want no stripped heads

 

[Gal]

why did u undo the 17mm compression nut, ??? also its a 6mm allen key we dont want no stripped heads

Because the size of the internal diameter wouldn't just fit with pushing it on top - it kept going at an angle - So by quickly undoing it and redoing it up again it fits perfectly.

I was using a 5.5mm And it fitted fine - A 6mm was to big.

 

[DH_GTI]

oh rite mine just fitted over the compression nut, didnt know yours was tight, so is ur compression nut sitting on the washer ? mine was a 6mm lol as fred said befour lol

 

[Gal]

the compression nut still sits in the middle - But when I tried putting it on over the top it just caught the edge, I undone it and put the washer down and then done it back up and its fine (You can see it in the picture). May just be my struts but a 6mm was to big and the 5.5 fitted fine (You can see that in the pictures as well )

Anyways its only a rough guide to show people as there have been a few questions about it.

 

[The Hoff]

That looks proper ropey with the top nut floating around above the bodywork, under track conditions is this not gonna cause play in the strut tops - looks dodge!

 

[DH_GTI]

lol it is a good guide, should help people.

 

[Gal]

That looks proper ropey with the top nut floating around above the bodywork, under track conditions is this not gonna cause play in the strut tops - looks dodge!

Well I thought I should show you that as well considering like you say it does raise it up above the bodywork - Personally I have no idea - But it does stop the knocking - Personally I will be taking everything back off when coilovers go on.

:boring:

 

[Clio R]

quik question wud these work on 1.2 16v and will it sort my problem when im turning wheels left or right. as it sumtimes makes a knocking sound? sory if asked already only wizzed threw topic.

cheers ross