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| Cheapsnake |
 Oct 25 2008, 08:09 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341  |
I THINK I finally found my Rover V8 conversion project car and plan on picking it up tomorrow. Being that it's almost 300 miles away I'd like to tow it on a dolly, owner says rear tires are up to it.
My only concern is if there is any reason the tranny can't take a long tow. The transmission in my TR8 expressly forbids towing since the mainshaft drives the oil pump and without that turning there is no lube to the bearings. Any prob with the 914? Thanks. Tom BTW, I'll post some pics when I get it home and let you guys start spending my money. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 25 2008, 10:18 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Discussion on the bird board about it right now. Dan (Almaden here) and many others have done it quite successfully. The ones who have weighed in to the contrary seemingly have never done it (read: armchair quarterbacks).
As the Cap'n states, make sure the tranny is lubed up and you should be good to go. The ring gear should spalsh enough around to keep everyone else cool and happy. |
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Cheapsnake Towing a 914? Oct 25 2008, 08:09 AM
DBCooper No problem for transmission. Just make sure the t... Oct 25 2008, 08:28 AM Cap'n Krusty Make sure there's oil in the tranny ............. Oct 25 2008, 10:03 AM LarryR I would say that if it has been sitting for any le... Oct 25 2008, 10:21 AM Eric_Shea :agree: w/Larry. Always best to stick it on a bed... Oct 25 2008, 10:26 AM Gint BTDT... more than once. Never had an issue. I wo... Oct 25 2008, 04:50 PM Cheapsnake Thanks guys. Well it looks like it won't be t... Oct 25 2008, 06:58 PM Dr Evil Done it many times, once across country with no is... Oct 26 2008, 12:41 AM p914 You might think about a Uhaul or Penske truck that... Oct 26 2008, 01:37 PM Eric_Shea
It might be cheaper to get a flat tow rig from D... Oct 26 2008, 01:40 PM
rdauenhauer :agree: Oct 26 2008, 08:58 PM |
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