engine mount / suspension knocking sounds

[cjn_uk]

newbie post i'm afraid!! I have recently purchased an '04 172Cup covered 12k. After 2weeks blissful ownership last night I noted a recurrent thud/knock has appeared at low speeds from engine bay/ nsf wheel arch. especially evident when going over speed humps. Any clues??

Not necessarily linked but also found on reaching full lock there appears to be a scuffing/grumble noise from the susp. I have read elsewhere this may be the suspension turret fouling on the damper - anyone had this experience and/or had it resolved?

Am I being a paranoid new owner? I bought through renault so I will take it back under warranty no worries but if I go armed with some common faults to suggest I might be able to get the infamous renault customer service at least focusing on the right areas first!!!!

cheers
Chris

 

[Justin182]

Ver Very Common problem... Gridding down of strup top mounts i think is required. Renault are a ware of the prob i think and will do it under warrenty.

And also alot of the 172/182s shudder when on full lock at parking speed. Nothing really tro worry about.

 

[Maz]

I have had mine look at today and they said its the shims .. the front struts need modified/cut down .. don't make any sense to me but they are ordering the part and I will go back and see if it solves the problem .. lol