Date:         Sun, 12 May 2002 17:05:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: towing a Automatic vanagon  in neutral w/ drive wheels on the
              ground??
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I recall reading on the list, that if you have the pulled Vanagon's engine
running, said automatic transmission parts do get lubricated, and it's then
OK to tow with all wheels on the ground.

For about 100 miles, I don't think this would be a problem.

However, unless someone else more knowledgable than I says this method is
OK, please take this advice with a big grain of salt.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 03:34 PM
Subject: Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the
ground??


Virtually all the moving parts in the automatic transmission move when
the van is rolled. The major exception is the oil pump and this is the
problem. Most of the rotating parts are turning on bushings. These
bushings get lubricated from by the main pump. No pump, no oil. I would
suggest following the recommendations in the manual, ten starting the
engine to lubricate the moving parts and going again. If you need to toe
on a regular basis, than a lube pump can be added to provide the needed
lubrication. For a one time tow, it may be better to have it towed to
avoid the fines and liability if something happens.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 2:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the
ground??

has anyone towed a automatic vanagon in neutral w/ rear drive wheels on
the
ground, rolling, for about 100 or so miles? is it ok to do?
please advise..
thanks in advance,
chris


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