R26 Rattle when driving slowly over bumpy ground....not suspension

Yeah so does my 225.... usually when going up hill... any thoughts would be welcome....

 

Have you checked the top plastic engine panels and the engine cover. If the plastic clips and rubber bungs are missing can cause a noise at low speeds and when suddenly stopping

 

Around the sides and on the front at the top of the engine bay. They're secured by those black plastic screw type clips

 

I've even heard of extremely loose centre caps making annoying rattles. It is a tricky one to say for certain though without seeing the car.

 

Try rear exhaust hangers, sounds similar to mine recently, changing them cured it! 16quid from renaultpartsdirect.co.uk! Basically exhaust moves about if it's not under load can connect with rear beam or bumper giving a hollow knock or rumble if really bad!

 

If the hub bearings go, they can make a washer on the hub come loose which rattles around

 

Yeah but when the bearing goes it can cause a bolt to work slightly loose and the attached washer rattles around, easy enough to see. Just pop your head down and see if any bolts are slightly loose!

 

Nay probs, IIRC it's the lower one, behind the disc that can work it's way loose

 

Damn you and your easily solved problem!

I shall keep looking.... Do drive shafts make knocking noises when they are on their way out?

 

Yes when you are turning. Otherwise they really should not.

 

im getting a light knocking noise from the front drivers side of mine, my mechanic has checked everything plus pulled everything apart a few week ago to fit new springs and says everything is fine
I asked about the top mounts but he didnt think that could be the issue as they are fixed mounts on a megane - has anyone had any experience of knocking from top mounts?