Clio RT front knocking noise

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Tue 21 Dec 2004 12:51
Clio RT front knocking noise - 2wheelsgood
Yeah boring I know, but I'd really appreciate some help in any form.

I bought a 1.4 Clio from a friend last week and something he's had for a while is a knocking noise (every 1/2 sec) going round right hand bends with the engine loaded and above 40-50mph. A much light noise occurs going round left hand bends at lower speeds. Odd? He's had 3 mechanics (including one Renault) look at it and they can't work it out. It doesn't effect handling, but I do notice that under excelleration going straight the steering feels twitchy or less willing to accept user input....I wouldn't of thought this was due to the wheels lifting off the ground...it's only a 1.4!

Really will appreciate any help and assure to follow up when the problem is found.

I can't work it out because after 10 years of riding bikes....my knowledge of cars is limited....to put it lightly!
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