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914 tow dolly, How does the transaxle hold up? |
86motoman |
Aug 2 2004, 04:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 13-May 04 From: Walla Walla, WA Member No.: 2,064 |
I am towing a 914 600 miles. I may not be able to acquire a full trailer only leaving me the option of a tow dolly. I am concerned about the transaxle burning up towing the rig like this. Are my concerns legitimate?
Iv'e read not to tow the 914 backwards for fear of the trunk and top. Towing forward I am afraid the transaxle may not get full lubrication while left in neutral and being towed (hence half of the transaxle spinning). Any advice/experience? |
Dave_Darling |
Aug 2 2004, 05:47 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Go for it. I know quite a few 914s that have been dolly-towed or flat-towed for thousands of miles without problems. Just make sure that the CVs are connected, and the transaxle is full of fluid. And that you leave the transmission out of gear..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
--DD |
VegasRacer |
Aug 2 2004, 05:48 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,518 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
Before I got a trailer, I flat-towed my teener to the track. Never had any problem.
I know that Boxstr used a tow dolly to get his 914 to/from the WCC without any problem also. |
McMark |
Aug 2 2004, 05:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100%. Don't tow it backwards. Dont.
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Trekkor |
Aug 2 2004, 06:18 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I tow mine to all the a/x events on a tow dolly. No problems.
1000 miles so far... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) It might be nice to aquire a pair of those tow truck wheel dollies. That would allow the rears to be up off the ground to save my tires. KT |
Porsche Rescue |
Aug 2 2004, 07:38 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I have tow dollied a 914 from LA to Portland (1000 miles) San Jose to Portland (650 miles) and Sacramento to Portland (600 miles) with no problem. As said before, just make sure it is in neutral and p. brake off when you start. I actually feel more secure towing with a dolly rather than a trailer, especially if you don't have a real big, heavy tow rig. The dolly seems to have much less tendency to fish tale like a trailer can do.
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Red-Beard |
Aug 2 2004, 07:53 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
I am about to do this from San Diego to Houston. Echo: make sure the tranny is full of fluid and is in neutral.
James |
Trekkor |
Aug 2 2004, 09:47 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's my rig, so...
Can't tell if it's back there or not unless I look. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Attached image(s) |
GWN7 |
Aug 2 2004, 10:00 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I've towed 3 home on a dolly, from Dallas, Nevada and Tennessee. No problems.
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86motoman |
Aug 3 2004, 08:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 13-May 04 From: Walla Walla, WA Member No.: 2,064 |
Right on! Thanks guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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94teener |
Aug 3 2004, 03:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 1,636 |
Regarding the flat towing thing, here are someone elses pics. of his arrangement. (I bought a new towbar as shown in the pic., cost about $30.00, if I remember correctly. I have't installed it
on my project car yet. If any of you want the source for these towbars, say so and i will dig it up and post it. I have zero interest in sale of these things.) Phil Attached image(s) |
94teener |
Aug 3 2004, 03:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 1,636 |
Another pic:
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94teener |
Aug 3 2004, 03:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 1,636 |
Third pic:
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Aaron Cox |
Aug 3 2004, 04:14 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
hmm..
looks like howards car |
plas76targa |
Aug 13 2004, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Phil - if you can dig up that source for the tow bar and brackets, and please post. Looks like an inexpensive and space saving towing solution.
Thx! |
Rhodes71/914 |
Aug 13 2004, 02:50 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
OK so I just used a dolly to go from Sacramento, CA to Bend, OR about 720 miles. Had a blowout on the driver side rear tire only about 60 miles out of Sac. No spare and on a tight time schedule. So we turned the car around (pushed it) on the side of I-5, and pushed it up on the dolly backwards.
What damage did I cause? nothing seems obvious that I can see. |
Trekkor |
Aug 13 2004, 02:55 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I would have borrowed a front tire.
KT |
914werke |
Aug 13 2004, 03:09 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,104 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That setup looks sweet but unlikley to work on a street car wher fogs and or horns exist behind the Grills.
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markb |
Aug 13 2004, 03:47 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Ask the Cap'n to post a pic of his tow bar setup. It's pretty cool.
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94teener |
Aug 13 2004, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 1,636 |
Matt,
Check on eBay search, "tow bar" or "adjustable tow bar" and you will find a bunch of these tow bars that will meet the requirements for the 914. You will want a 5,000 lb towing capacity and mounting adjustability to 41 inches wide (to meet the mounting requirerments of the 914.) I bought mine for, I think, $24.00 plus shipping but, I notice you can buy them for less than that on eBay. I have not installed mine yet. Waiting to finish my wife's teener. But, it looks to me that the mounting plate installation still allows the horn(s) to remain in place. My intent is to install the mounting plate with bolts and lock nuts. That way, you can pull the fog/driving lights, install the plate and vis-versa. Phil Like my new side markers? located between doors and front wheel wells Attached image(s) |
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