towing

[b19sin]

Hi,

i have been asked to tow a vauxhall omega which is a rear wheel drive but is also an automatic can we just put it in neutral and pull as normal or not?

Thanks,
Si

[bigdazz]

[N1ova]

I towed an omega auto before now with the prop removed and the box in neutral.Owner didnt report any problems after.

[ghosthunter]

Hi, not recommended over any distance or speed. Automatics use a pressurised lubrication system driven from the input end. If you tow then the output is turning,but the input is static, ie no lubrication. Various manufacturers have different limits regarding speed and distance. If you can disconnect propshaft and tie up out of the way then no problem. No doubt someone will be along shortly with the specifics for the omega
Cheers

[bigdazz]

sorry no would never tow a automatic look it up on goggle as a plant fitter all my heavy machines are automatic can even tow them
and have worked on many cars golden rule do not tow automatic look in its hand book you can disconnect propshaft and try it that way

Step 1
Connect and lock the trailer to the towing vehicle. Drive the front wheels onto the trailer and engage the wheel lock. Pull the wheel lock over the rear of the wheels and use a padlock to secure them.

Step 2
Wrap a ratchet tie-down strap around the right lower control arm and pull the strap to the left side of the trailer. Connect the hook at each end of the strap to the anchor point on the trailer. The wheel connects to the lower control arm.

Step 3
Wrap the other ratchet strap around the left lower control arm. Pull the strap to the right side of the trailer and connect its hooks to the anchor point on the trailer.

Step 4
Tighten both ratchet straps by pulling the handle on the ratchet in an up and down motion until both straps are tight. The straps should make an X shape.

Step 5
Place the transmission in neutral and activate the emergency lights.



Read more: How to Tow an Automatic Transmission Car | eHow.co.uk http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_5954869_tow-a ... z0ta7Pp8RO

[b19sin]

ok i will tell him to hire a trailer lol.

thanks.

[bigdazz]

[ghosthunter]

Did you know that the early cast iron chrysler torqueflight the A-488 had a front and a rear pump and so could be towed and even bump/push started. Not alot of people know that!. Replaced in 1962 by the legendary A727 torqueflight, a damm fine mighty auto gearbox.
Bye went the rear pump, never to be seen again!

[Frenchfarmer]

If you have a towboy you just strap the steering wheel in a straight line; then wheech the back off the deck and off you go.

[bigdazz]

[Frenchfarmer]

OMG $100 a day...AU or US you could make one for that.
Hmm I've got the chassis of an old John Deere donkey engine baler somewhere out the back

[Rifleman]