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[mathewst]

My back end started sliding heavily today.
This happens when I turn right, left turn isn't the issue it seems.
And the biggest problem I'm out of the country  and should journey back home today evening.
What is the possible cause of this (shocks, springs etc...?
Please help!!!!

[tunnie]

expand more on 'sliding' loosing grip?

[mathewst]

When turning right my back end went twice out of control and started sliding in the oposite lane ( left lane, cause I'm in europe) And I was driving slowly

[tunnie]

sounds rather drastic, your tyres are not bald are they? 

Assuming you don't have an LSD? (never seen one fitted to a 4pot)

[mathewst]

Tyres are 6 months old and pretty good. When I press the car (back end) it wobbles up and down a bit.
LSD, if you mean air susspension no I dont have it

[tunnie]

LSD = Limited Slip Diff

Do this as a test, with the car parked up push down once firmly at each rear corner. How many 'bounces' does it do before it stops and returns to normal? It should be instant. If not your shocks are worn. Check for any leaking fluid around the top of the shocks too.

[mathewst]

It does bounce up and down maybe two or three times but only slightly. I've looked at them but there seem to be no leaks visible

[tunnie]

It does bounce up and down maybe two or three times but only slightly. I've looked at them but there seem to be no leaks visible

It should return straight away, sounds like they are worn, but they should not cause the rear to slide away unless you reallying putting your foot down.

[belldarr]

Bit of a long shot but just check you don't have brake fluid leaking from the rear brake, it would drip onto the wheel then spread all over the place very quickly on the affected side.

Does it wheelspin when your setting off??

Darren

[mathewst]

No I didn't put my foot down even once and that is why I'm worried.

[Ghost]

Have you looked at your stabi joints?
could be that one of them are knackered causing it to go more than it should.
as Tunnie said sound also like your shocks are fuba,
a mix from both and you drift more round corners instead of driving.

[mathewst]

Stabi joints??
Could you be a little more specific, or describe it what are those?
Or pic would be the best help.
Thanks

[Ghost]

there is a bar that goes from one side to the other,
it is held in place by two rubber Brackets.
On the end of that Bar you will find another smaller bar that goes to the rear wishbone (Drop link)
it could be possible that the rubber is perrished on these.
check that there is no play, movement there.
Stabi = stabiliser = anti roll bar

[mathewst]

Thanks for the advice Ghost.
I managed to get home from abroad last night but had to drive like an old blind lady
I will check what you said.
I also have one theory, but would like an opinio o itIs it possible that one of the front spring is broken (front shocks are ok) and in combination with lousy rear shocks to cause the car to slide (back end) easily?

[Mr Skrunts]

Check the springs as well, they are a known failure on Omega's  One of the rings making up the coil may have snapped at one end.