Date:         Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:46:30 -0400
Reply-To:     dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Towing a Vanagon
Comments: To: Denmiester <jolliffe@MGL.CA>
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Sure will. The drive shafts will have to disconnected to tow with the rear wheels down. The torque converter is not the issue. It is the internal moving parts such as the clutches and bearings that will be spinning by being driven by the rear wheels.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Denmiester <jolliffe@MGL.CA>
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2005 6:11 am
Subject: Towing a Vanagon

> Hi Gang...
>
> I know we've talked about this before, but I have one coming up
> with a twist...
>
> I bought a weekender (if the guy ever gets the PA ownership into
> his name with the guberment)...it's an automatic with the engine
> out...I plan to dolley it home behind my stationwagon...
>
> We've tried loading another vehicle we brought back from the dead
> a couple years ago with back wheels on the dolley, and locking the
> steering...that was almost a disaster...we learned our lesson.
>
> So it's front wheels on, and drag the back ones...question is,
> once the torque convertor is removed from the bellhousing, the ATF
> is open to atmosphere...will towing it in neutral damage
> anything...trip is about 400 miles...
>
> Anyone have first hand knowledge on this issue?
>
> Thanks, Den.
>