Suspension Fitting Problem. HELP PLEASE

[baddasschris]

Hello everyone.

mk1 clio 1.8 16v, was once a 1.4rt.

just fitting a valver suspension to it after having it on axel stands for 6 months and on standard 1.4 suspension before that and i don't think its right.

I'm fitting the spring followed by:-
The top spring plate,
a bearing of some sort (flat side down, is this right?)
a rubber dohnut type thing,
a steel almost "T" shaped spacer,
a small brass nut
and then from inside the engine bay lastly the renault top nut.

My problem is that when the weight of the car is lowered back onto the springs and the top nut is as tight as it can go... the top nut fits half inch or so proud of the steel.
i've tried various different ways and different parts but it doesn't seem right, i must be doing something wrong.

Can anyone help???
Thanks

Chris

 

[Justin182]

Do you mean the rubber donut bit?

Mine is slightly above it... think thats normal.

Dont really know mate.

 

[Fred@BTM]

have you tried fitting the top cap to the fully assembled strut unit off the car?? the top cap should fit over the small retaining nut when tightened

 

[baddasschris]

yeah its fitting over the nut, i checked this out before as i thought it may have been a safety nut or something but no its the proper renault one.
am i right in thinking it should not sit proud?

 

[Fred@BTM]

no, otherwise you wouldn't be able to turn your wheels! (the whole strut rotates when you turn the steering wheel)

so the top cap HAS to be clear of the body

can you post a pic?

 

[baddasschris]

the whole strut rotates even the top?
i'll take a picture now yeah but aint got a clue how to post it.
if anyone reading has a pic of the top of a clio suspension strut attached the car could you please post or direct me to it....

thankyou

 

[Fred@BTM]

e-mail me the picture mate

Fred@yozzasport.co.uk

the WHOLE strut INCLUDING the top cap rotates when you turn the wheel

 

[Bailey_1260]

As in the renault nut (the big saucer shaped one) is above the strut housing/bulkhead bit?

If so mine always has, think its normal.

 

[baddasschris]

pics e-mailed fredyozzasport

 

[Fred@BTM]

looks fine to me

 

[cliohybrid]

looks fine to me

that is correct,the bottom hat and tiop hat is like a bearing/bush.
the whole unit turns with the hub.that is correct,u can raise the car and try and move the top pat,if it is secure it is ok.

 

[baddasschris]

it looks fine sitting that proud? i'm sure the old 1.4 rt suspension never sat that proud.

Thanks for putting the pics up mate.

 

[baddasschris]

thanks for all the replys and help,
Project valver can continue now my mind is at rest.
Cheers chaps

 

[Bailey_1260]

Its ok buddy, i asked similar questions when id did my suspension.

Glad i could help.