2001 Fiat Punto Clonking from the front

2001 FIAT PUNTO
32,585 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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WIDNOO
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Hi, i had new shocks fitted to the front and there was no noise before this ! I took it home and it is now making a clonking noise when i turn a corner ! Can u tell me what this maybe ? It has only happened since getting new shocks ! thanks wid
Apr 12, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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BLACKOP555
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i woudl take it back right away and have them redo what they did.

sounds like they schocks wernt installed properly. probably loose or they forgot to tighten somethign back down. or they damaged something.
Apr 12, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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WIDNOO
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Thanks for that ! I will be taking it back tommorow as it is not open today ! cheers for that !
Apr 13, 2009 at 5:44 AM
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BLACKOP555
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goodluck. they have to make sure its fixed right.
Apr 13, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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CHEW_1234
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the shocker top mount has been fitted wrong.
May 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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