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| towing a 2.6 auto. ok ?; no cooling pipes fitted | |
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| steve84 | Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:25 am Post #1 |
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Hi. I need to move a 1989 2.6 auto but the car has been stripped down to change a failed water pump. The car has no radiator so the gearbox cooler pipes are not attached to the radiator. I have been told under normal circumstances a 190 auto can be towed ok but will the fact the pipes are not attached cause all the fluid to be pumped out and run the gearbox dry!! Any advise would be welcomed as i have mentioned this to my father who is a mercedes fan and owner and he is unsure. Thanks Steve. |
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| Daliscar | Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:38 am Post #2 |
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The fluid circulates when the pump works.....the pump works when the engine runs. Do you need to start the car to tow it? The steering will be heavy without the engine running and the brake servo won't operate either. Can you plug the pipes or find a way to join them? |
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| eagle3 | Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:40 am Post #3 |
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Therapy Needed
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I'm unsure too but you could take the prop shaft off to be on the safe side..
Edited by eagle3, Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:41 am.
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| Oil burner | Sun Jun 8, 2014 12:38 pm Post #4 |
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Take the propshaft off. You will have nothing to worry about then. The fluid will pump out the disconnected pipe work if the car is towed. |
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| steve84 | Sun Jun 8, 2014 1:56 pm Post #5 |
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Thanks for your responses folks. I won't need to run the engine and can't as there is no water pump. I thought the gearbox pump was on the prop side of the gearbox (hence the ability to bump start with an auto box) in which case it should pump the oil out and cause possible damage. Thanks guys this has confirmed that a shall have to remove the prop to tow. |
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| Bradders | Sun Jun 8, 2014 2:41 pm Post #6 |
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Depends how far you need to tow it. If its only a few miles then it shouldn't be a problem although I would keep speed as low as is reasonably possible. |
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| sj190 | Sun Jun 8, 2014 5:15 pm Post #7 |
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i have always been told never tow an auto it will stuff the box prop off or trailer |
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| steve84 | Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:27 pm Post #8 |
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Thanks again for everyone's advise. I'm finding the forum really helpful. I will remove the prop although its only 5 miles or so. Dont want to cause any damage to it. I've got enough to contend with already haha. All the best Steve. |
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| stwat | Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:36 pm Post #9 |
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It can be towed no problem. This is from the owners manual.
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