Left front Crashing

[Hassleheff]

Hi,

Left front crashes over undulations / pot holes and is making a general banging noise over anything other than smooth tarmac.

No noticeable change in how the car handles / diving, etc... so doubt it is a shock? I'm thinking a spring has gone?

If it were to be a spring gone, where is the best place to pick a pair up for a 200 full fat cup?

Cheers,

Chris

 

[montana]

Get the front up in the air and inspect the springs, balljoints, anti roll bars and track rod ends for movement. Shocks are harder to test , but you can check the bounce when on the ground. Springs are expensive at around 90-100 per corner from Renault.

 

[R27#239]

I had similar, spent ages checking every componant. Only found it a year later to be a totally failed top mount. Only found it as I was changing the springs

 

[John Gordon]

I had similar, spent ages checking every componant. Only found it a year later to be a totally failed top mount. Only found it as I was changing the springs

I have the same symptoms. Also when under spring load you can here it vibrating through the shell as the bearing must have gone. good job I'm getting solid topmounts soon!

 

[Chris]

Is the trouble with diagnosing suspension over the internet! Could be a fair few things, good thing about them is once up in the air, its easier to tell! Get it to your garage.

If it were me and a spring had gone, id be looking at aftermarket as they are cheaper...

 

[Hassleheff]

Two Separate garages have had it up and cant diagnose.

Top-mount is a good shout! Thanks very much.