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Date:         Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:21:09 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: towing concerns...
Comments: To: stu schwartz <sschwartz@OS2BBS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <199910240908444.SM00125@bumskkdz>
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   I think the Bentley state 30 miles at no more that 30 MPH. IF you are
towing it with the front end on the ground, the tow truck driver is
looking for trouble. This is a well known dangerous thing to do.
Especially when using a car dolly.


            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler




On Sun, 24 Oct 1999, stu schwartz wrote:


> Maybe I'm stupid...but why do you need to remove the rear axles if you are towing it with the rear up?  How hard is it to
> remove the rear axles...  How short is a short distance...25 miles...10 miles? 2 miles?
>
>
> On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:06:21 -0400, Automatic digest processor wrote:
>
> >
> >On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:07:27 -0400 EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> writes:
> >>    Tow it home. If it is an atuomatic you will need to limit your
> >> distance and speed, or remove the rear axles. If I'm ever broke down
> >> at any distance away from home this is what I'll do rather than have
> >> a butcher mechanic repair my Van knowing he will never see you
> >> again.
> >>
> >>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
> >>             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
> >>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
> >>
>
>
> --peace--
>    stu and ginger and jasmine
>    Arlington, VA
>    1991 Westy (MZ MAGIC)
>
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