engine and drivetrain towing a 2002

[kstrause]

Is it safe to tow a standard transmission 2002 a distance of about 10 miles without disconnecting the drive shaft?

[Mikesmalaga72]

Imho.... Either flat bed, or tow bimmer from the rear. Nasty things could happen to the clutch, and or trans if the driveshaft is not disconnected. Let us know how it turned out. Good luck!!!

[granth]

I have yet so set it with my race car on tow dolly, I tow about 50 miles each way. that is with the front wheels on the dolly and drive shaft connected.

seems to work for me

grant

[Brandon]

You should be fine..you only have to unbolt the driveshaft if the car has an automatic. However, I do recommend towing any car with all four wheels off the ground...no tow dollies....

[Guest Anonymous]

I agree, should be no problem. I've towed many cars 100+ miles without disconnecting anything and never had a problem...steve

[Guest]

hey guys, I will be picking up my 73 in around boston next week. Flatbed is not an option. I will be using a t100 and a dolly. I'm in ottawa... Figuring on taking it slow and steady but what should I be looking at doing. This is my first 02. Does the steering lock? Tow it by the rear or forwards? Any input is helpful.. Chris

[merlin]

I would never use a toy dolly. Its hard on all the drive line including wheel bearings. If you dont care about the car then use a tow dolly and hope she doesnt break away and hit somthing.

[ingraham]

How would towing be harder on the wheel bearings and drive line than driving? If the tranny is in neutral, how could the clutch be affected? I'm not disagreeing -- just wondering about the explanation.

There are some cars that will be damaged by towing. Those have drive train parts that get cooling or lubrication during driving that doesn't get supplied during towing.

If you use a dolly, definitely put the front wheels on it. If using a flatbed truck or trailer, load with the front of the car forward for best weight distribution.

[_z_]

go for it

I've done twice -- one for over 200 miles w/no problems

[bimmerboy]

going to guess that its because of the weight distrubition

most of it on the rear wheels for a long time cant be good