Cheapsnake
Oct 25 2008, 08:09 AM
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.
DBCooper
Oct 25 2008, 08:28 AM
No problem for transmission. Just make sure the trunks and top are tight so nothing flies off.
Cap'n Krusty
Oct 25 2008, 10:03 AM
Make sure there's oil in the tranny ....................... The Cap'n
Eric_Shea
Oct 25 2008, 10:18 AM
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.
LarryR
Oct 25 2008, 10:21 AM
I would say that if it has been sitting for any length of time that you should consider towing it with all 4 off the ground. Brakes like to sieze up after sitting for a long time.... No concern with the trans though.
All three of the 914's I bought have come home on trailers
Eric_Shea
Oct 25 2008, 10:26 AM
w/Larry. Always best to stick it on a bed if you "can".
Gint
Oct 25 2008, 04:50 PM
BTDT... more than once. Never had an issue. I would not recommend towing it backwards though.
BTDT also... Stopped a couple of miles down the road and turned the 914 around.
Cheapsnake
Oct 25 2008, 06:58 PM
Thanks guys. Well it looks like it won't be this wekend after all since I couldn't book a car hauler or dolly to save my life. Apparently all the snowbirds are heading to Florida with their Buicks in tow. Oh well, next weekend.
Btw, I'm needing to clean out the garage of the remnants of my last project car (doomed by rust) so if you need anything let me know.
Tom
Dr Evil
Oct 26 2008, 12:41 AM
Done it many times, once across country with no issues. It is fine. Flat towing it has been done as well, across country with no issues. Arm chair QB can kiss my ass.
p914
Oct 26 2008, 01:37 PM
You might think about a Uhaul or Penske truck that you could push it into and drive it.
Eric_Shea
Oct 26 2008, 01:40 PM
QUOTE
I couldn't book a car hauler or dolly to save my life.
It might be cheaper to get a flat tow rig from David Lee and have it forever:
http://www.rennenmetal.com/products.asp?cat=2
914werke
Oct 26 2008, 08:58 PM
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