Towing an Auto.
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 15:08
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Member - Jeff M (WA)
Just out of interest, I know that it is not possible to tow an automatic vehicle even if in nutral as it will damage the gearbox. But the surf has Neutural on the transfer case between low and high range (assuming for using hydrolic whinches etc).
Question is if I select neutral on the transfer box, am I than able to tow the vehicle without taking out drive shafts and the like?
And no comments from the penut gallery please! LOL The surf is just fine at the moment, just would like to know these things now rather that if I'm in the middle of nowhere in trouble!
Reply By: mr diamond - Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 20:40
Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 20:40
it is possible to tow an auto with out any trouble but it depends on where the oil pump is mounted.
in the earlier days they used to run a pump from the back of an auto so when you towed it it would build up pressure and blow seals ect.
many modern cars dont have this rear pump they run of the convertor bolted to the fly wheel.
its just a matter of finding out where your pump runs from front or rear.
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