squeaking on full lock?

[briny182]

Hi,

Just recently whenever I'm doing a 3 point turn or similar, there is a squeak that I think comes from the front suspension somewhere..

Is this common, is something likely to be knackered, and is it likely to fail its MOT as a result (which is today!)

cheers

Nick

 

[tommyboy]

power steering pump on it's way out?

 

[tomhunt85]

Does it do it on full lock when your suspension compresses?

 

[briny182]

definately not a power steering issue - its not that kind of sound.

it happens even at very slow speeds, so I dont think its to do with the suspension compressing.. its sort of a rubbery squeaking sound, so maybe bushings (which I believe is an MOT fail.. stunning!)

 

[tomhunt85]

Mine does the same.... just what I need.

 

[kev_flint]

I get exactly the same noise when on full lock, it doesn't seem as bad as it used to be. Let me know if it fails on this or not as my MOT is due next month,

Cheers.

 

[tommyboy]

Then it's just Renault build I'm afraid :clown:

 

[tomhunt85]

How expensive is it to get the bushes replaced, big job or not?

 

[tomhunt85]

And is it anti roll bar bushes or front wishbone bushes that are the usual culprit

 

[timo172cup]

I've never had this problem with my cup, but a mate who has a totally standard 172 cup has it, and seems to think his front break line rubs the shock and makes a squeaking sound on full lock. think he only has it turning one way though.

 

[briny182]

So do I, its when I turn right.

Just changed my discs and pads, all the brake lines seem in order

Just have to wait and see I suppose!

 

[tomhunt85]

Same here only when I turn right. Will have to get it checked out.

 

[Henry]

mine does this; i'm going to start by fitting some of these top mount fix washers and see what that does

 

[briny182]

well its had its MOT and passed - but to be fair I dont think they did much MOT-ing since they ignored my lack of a cat.

Going in for a service in a couple of weeks so I'll get it checked out then

 

[John D]

Think this is caused by a nut catching somewhere on the front suspension (I don't understand all the in's and out's of it I'm afraid )

Renault know about the problem and offer a 'fix' which involves grinding down something to stop it catching - this can lead to problems with corrosion though if they don't protect it again properly.

A better fix is to put a washer (5 or 6mm IRRC) on the suspension top mount. (The V6 comes with this standard I believe.) A while ago some members were producing these washers for a small fee. I bought some and it reduced the squeeking a bit, but not totally. Might be worth searching the thread. Think fredyozzasport suggested this solution.

 

[skini]

Maybe aux belt rubbing on tensioner when on full lock. Check with a help of a friend.
I have that problem, so i am changing tensioner.

 

[edde]

Check the top struts sound slike the issue there just catching.

 

[Andy_con]

i took my 182 to renault and they said its just the way the 182 are built.

 

[edde]

i took my 182 to renault and they said its just the way the 182 are built.

It is but it can be eliminated.