NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Brakes, Suspensions, Steering, Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: pud on April 29, 2011, 11:33:28 AM

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: pud 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:

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: 72vet 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.

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: pud on April 29, 2011, 04:31:18 PM

Will do...as soon as it stops raining.  will let you know.

thanks for that.

pud.

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: mick 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 !!!!!

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: Camo 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

Cheers
Cam

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: mick on April 29, 2011, 06:13:15 PM

cheers CAM you saved my car from a possible big problem. I owe you a drink....

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: Camo on April 29, 2011, 06:22:53 PM

silver1 takes the credit Mick.  I just found the thread again.  :cheers:

Title: sideways slip.
Post by: mick 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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