anyone worked on a renault master?

[Hobbsy]

hi guys I have a master, and it has had new springs at some point and they are in good condition but they twang and grind when driving. a bit like a ball joint that has gone but worse. there doesn't seem to be a rubber between the top of the spring and the housing, is this right? i cant imagine it is? any info appreciated

 

[Funky Farmer]

What year is the Master? Has the rubber gone where the spring is attached to the spring hanger?

 

[Hobbsy]

yes mate there is no rubber there at all. the van is a 2000 y reg

 

[Funky Farmer]

That will probably be your trouble then. The spring is rubbing metal to metal and clanking around in the void.

 

[Hobbsy]

thought as much, ill have to speak to renault i guess, find out whats supposed to be there! cheers

 

[Deleted member 3802]

are we talking about the front coil spring making these noise's while driving ? if we are it could be the leg top bearings that are knackered and seized makeing the leg try to turn on the spring ? a clue to this is when the front end is jacked up the steering is really stiff.

 

[Hobbsy]

ah, right ill try this. thanks mate