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Title: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: doog on 22 November 2009, 18:34:54

Hi all

I have seen a car i want to buy for spares but its an auto and it wont start
if i buy it then it would need to be moved 8 miles to get it home.

what will get damaged if i do this  other than the gearbox?

Doug

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2009, 18:39:35

If you're oonly going 8 miles don't worry about anything. Don't go too fast .... you're towing 1700 kgs so you're unlikely to be doing and you'll be fine. Just make sure whoeveris in the towed car has had his Shredded Wheat cos the steering will be bl00dy hard work & so will stopping it!  :y  :y

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: davethediver on 22 November 2009, 19:32:05

If its only for the spares and your not after the gearbox then it won't a problem, you can always disconnect the prop shaft if needed :y

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Ian_D on 22 November 2009, 20:58:36

8 Miles - Wouldn't even worry about it!  :y

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: doog on 22 November 2009, 21:39:51

Thanks for the input but  it started :)

Doug

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Ian_D on 22 November 2009, 23:41:20

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Thanks for the input but  it started :)

Doug

Even better mate!  :y

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Harison213 on 23 November 2009, 14:46:26

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Thanks for the input but  it started :)

Doug

That's good, but can someone explain why gearbox could be damaged if it's in neutral?

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2009, 14:54:42

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Doug

That's good, but can someone explain why gearbox could be damaged if it's in neutral?

Autos are not designed to be towed, (someone else can explain in tech detail  ;D) , if your going to tow an auto for any great distance, disconnect the drive shaft and its safe.

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Andy H on 23 November 2009, 15:11:03

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Doug

That's good, but can someone explain why gearbox could be damaged if it's in neutral?

I think it is because the oil pump is driven by the input shaft. If you tow it in neutral then the oil isn't being circulated, this doesn't matter over a short distance but on a longer tow the bearings and seals may dry out and/or overheat.

Title: Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
Post by: Harison213 on 23 November 2009, 15:22:12

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Doug

That's good, but can someone explain why gearbox could be damaged if it's in neutral?

I think it is because the oil pump is driven by the input shaft. If you tow it in neutral then the oil isn't being circulated, this doesn't matter over a short distance but on a longer tow the bearings and seals may dry out and/or overheat.

Makes sense now. Cheers Andy  :)