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Offline pud

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« on: April 29, 2011, 11:33:28 AM »
I have a problem.  (doesnt everyone) I have a 64 corvette which has a slipping? problem.  it doesnt occur every time but only once in a while whilst negotiating a sweeping left hand bend.  It is usually a 100k area and the bend is more like a curve.  for some unknown reason and unexpectedly, the rear end seems to slip sideways, to the right, only for a fraction of a second, as though there was a small patch of oil on the road. Scares the poop out of you.
As I said, it doesnt happen all the time.  I have looked under the rear end and checked the wheels but all seems tight (not that I would know that much about it)  
Can any one help?????:huh:
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2011, 02:48:42 PM »
Hi pud,

Check the leaf spring bolts are tight on the diff housing, have a look at the trailing arm bushes, wheel bearings; lower shock mount bolts are tight.
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2011, 04:31:18 PM »
Will do...as soon as it stops raining.  will let you know.

thanks for that.

pud.
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2011, 05:36:38 PM »
good call 72vette, when I read this I was thinking the same thing. I read a post on this forum about 12 months ago warning to check those bolts. So I did and they were all about a half turn loose. Whoever put that post up THANK YOU.:bannana: whoever you were....

little bit of locktite did wonders !!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2011, 05:51:13 PM »
Yep I agree.  Those back end bolts and shims come loose you will know about it.

Mick, I think you may be referring to this thread/post http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7430#pid1045936338

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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2011, 06:13:15 PM »
cheers CAM you saved my car from a possible big problem. I owe you a drink....
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2011, 06:22:53 PM »
silver1 takes the credit Mick.  I just found the thread again.  :cheers:
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2011, 06:52:14 PM »
thanks silver 1, I dont think I have met you yet but I owe you a drink too then....

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