Suspension Knocking....

[markh]

has there been any fix issued from Renault for the Mk1 172 with suspension knocking when turning? Located in OZ, but trying to get Renault here todo something or even admit it is a problem is something of a challenge, so wondering what is being done about it oversesa. Ideas where the knokcing is coming from or what is causing it?

 

[JAY172]

all the knocking issues weve had have been on the phase 2 and there is a shocker turret modification.

 

[markh]

Weve been having the issue on the Mk2 172s also.. Can any send me a copy of this turret mod?

 

[BenR]

Due to the increase in castor, when you turn either way, the increased strut angle ,make the inside wheel encounter more positive camber and the inside of the shocker top mount rubs the shock tower. There should be marking where it rubs.

The mod is jsut to remove some material in that area of the strut.

I have the actis reports somewhere.....but basically its grind back a mil or 2 within 25 deg from 12 oclock, then paint and re-install.

 

[JAY172]

4mil removed of a 30deg area on the inside of the turret holes from 12 oclock position on both sides.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by JAY172 on 01 March 2004

4mil removed of a 30deg area on the inside of the turret holes from 12 oclock position on both sides.

Ive had this fix applied twice now and its still doing it. Another little "characteristic" of the Clio Ill have to live with.

 

[markh]

Can you send me a copy of the ACTIS report Ben?

 

[JAY172]

Quote: Originally posted by Lee M on 01 March 2004

Quote: Originally posted by JAY172 on 01 March 2004

4mil removed of a 30deg area on the inside of the turret holes from 12 oclock position on both sides.

Ive had this fix applied twice now and its still doing it. Another little "characteristic" of the Clio Ill have to live with.



the trouble with this is that no dealers ever fax tech alerts to renault about the problem so the renault technical department dont know about these faults and nothing gets done.

 

[Joethrelk]

Can anyone describe the noise that u get from the strut top??

Ever since fitting my coilovers(KW Variant2) when I turn hard left I get a strange shudering noise and the car seems to loose a little bit of grip. If I drive normally there is no noise only when driving properly does it occur. The noise happens just before understeer would occur coming off roundabouts and other places.

Ive had the shocker off half a dozen times trying to see whats wrong I thought id found the problem there was a small mark on the top of the piston where it passes through the bearing so I went mad and bought a new unit cost a fortune and I couldnt believe it when the noise was still there..

Please HELP

 

[JAY172]

Quote: Originally posted by Lee on 01 March 2004

Quote: Originally posted by JAY172 on 01 March 2004

4mil removed of a 30deg area on the inside of the turret holes from 12 oclock position on both sides.

Ive had this fix applied twice now and its still doing it. Another little "characteristic" of the Clio Ill have to live with.



there is now a modified pas pipe to eliminate a steering knock which sounds similiar to the strut top knock.

 

[Day]

I had a similar problem in the past but its no longer apparent since changing my springs to Eibach Pros

 

[Joethrelk]

Any other ideas this is really doing my head in..

I take it i should really get it into renault for the strut top mod..