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towing (dragging) an automatic
« 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?

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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #1 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
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #2 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
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #3 on: 22 November 2009, 20:58:36 »
8 Miles - Wouldn't even worry about it!  :y
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #4 on: 22 November 2009, 21:39:51 »
Thanks for the input but  it started :)

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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #5 on: 22 November 2009, 23:41:20 »
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Even better mate!  :y
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #6 on: 23 November 2009, 14:46:26 »
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Thanks for the input but  it started :)

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That's good, but can someone explain why gearbox could be damaged if it's in neutral?
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #7 on: 23 November 2009, 14:54:42 »
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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.
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Re: towing (dragging) an automatic
« Reply #8 on: 23 November 2009, 15:11:03 »
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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.
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« Reply #9 on: 23 November 2009, 15:22:12 »
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Thanks for the input but  it started :)

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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  :)
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