Rear end squirly when cold?

Kalm_Traveler · 01-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Ok so I've noticed these last 2 months that if I 'give it the beans' after Stewwie has been sitting still for a while in very cold (under 40) temps that the rear end makes a horrible noise and the car tries to spin counterclockwise.

If you drive for maybe 2-3 miles the problem goes away.

What in the world would be causing this? It's always counterclockwise btw.

Almost Tactful · 01-10-2008, 02:11 PM

I dunno, it could be that the fluid in the rear diff is becoming quite thick from the temps which would explain the noise, but getting squirly....maybe just from the tires being so cold......

Java Junky · 01-10-2008, 02:19 PM

Stuff don't like bein' woke up n' hammered KT.
Allowin' things ta warm up (somethin' ol' folks seem to un'nerstan' more'n you young'uns) always seems to yield better results.
N' cold tires (especially summer stickies) always doo that.

Vezna31 · 01-10-2008, 02:41 PM

I change my differential fluid twice a year. Cold temperatures will make the fluid thick and it thins out as it warms up.

jagg · 01-10-2008, 04:03 PM

sounds like a combination of both the diff not hooking up internally , and tires with no bite. If it goes away as soon as it warms up, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
food for thought.......beatin' it less when she's stone cold will promote longevity.

jagg

Pablo · 01-10-2008, 04:40 PM

On a similar, weather related subject, I've noticed that the shifter is a bit knotchy and cranky when she's cold too. Goes away as soon as Stewie warms up though. I assume that's normal too.

Regards
Pablo

gomarlins3 · 01-10-2008, 07:55 PM

I agree with the thoughts of a thick diff fluid and cold tires. I drive much more carefully around corners when it's cold. I can feel the lack of grip.

Vezna31 · 01-10-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo

On a similar, weather related subject, I've noticed that the shifter is a bit knotchy and cranky when she's cold too. Goes away as soon as Stewie warms up though. I assume that's normal too.

Regards
Pablo

Yep...cold gear oil.

01-10-2008, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kalm_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA Posts: 254	Rear end squirly when cold? Ok so I've noticed these last 2 months that if I 'give it the beans' after Stewwie has been sitting still for a while in very cold (under 40) temps that the rear end makes a horrible noise and the car tries to spin counterclockwise. If you drive for maybe 2-3 miles the problem goes away. What in the world would be causing this? It's always counterclockwise btw.

01-10-2008, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Stuff don't like bein' woke up n' hammered KT. Allowin' things ta warm up (somethin' ol' folks seem to un'nerstan' more'n you young'uns) always seems to yield better results. N' cold tires (especially summer stickies) always doo that. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-10-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,285	I change my differential fluid twice a year. Cold temperatures will make the fluid thick and it thins out as it warms up. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

01-10-2008, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 596	On a similar, weather related subject, I've noticed that the shifter is a bit knotchy and cranky when she's cold too. Goes away as soon as Stewie warms up though. I assume that's normal too. Regards Pablo __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

01-10-2008, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,811	I agree with the thoughts of a thick diff fluid and cold tires. I drive much more carefully around corners when it's cold. I can feel the lack of grip. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

01-10-2008, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 68	I dunno, it could be that the fluid in the rear diff is becoming quite thick from the temps which would explain the noise, but getting squirly....maybe just from the tires being so cold......

01-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,520	sounds like a combination of both the diff not hooking up internally , and tires with no bite. If it goes away as soon as it warms up, I wouldn't worry too much about it. food for thought.......beatin' it less when she's stone cold will promote longevity. jagg

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