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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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Is it ok to tow a 928 with a tow rope hooked to the front eye? This would only be for short distance. I know there is no problem with doing this with a 5-speed but was wondering about an automatic. Any problems with putting the auto in neutral and towing it?
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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think its ok no faster than 50 mph and not for longer than 75 miles.defo in nuetral think its possibe to start the engine through an auto at a certain speed in drive.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Not really recommended but in the owners manual it does say can be done at low speed for very short distance if absolutely unavoidable. If there is much of a car there it is worth getting it flatbedded or getting the rear wheels up on a tow dolly. Depending on the year you can remove the rear axles on early cars.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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You would be fine to tow it around the block in N, but I certainly wouldn't go 75 miles.
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