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Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« on: 21 February 2008, 16:34:29 »
Can you tow an automatic omega with an A-frame, do I just put in in neutral and leave the keys in the ignition for the steering lock or do I have to do anything else,
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #1 on: 21 February 2008, 16:48:26 »
It depends how far you are towing it.

Its actualy dead easy (6 bolts) to remove the rubber coupling that connects the prop to the diff and cable tie the diff to the exhaust and then you have no issues at all!
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #2 on: 21 February 2008, 16:59:24 »
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It depends how far you are towing it.

Its actualy dead easy (6 bolts) to remove the rubber coupling that connects the prop to the diff and cable tie the diff to the exhaust and then you have no issues at all!
Well I was thinking about 400 miles from London to Glasgow, is there a maxium speed I should stick to
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #3 on: 21 February 2008, 17:12:10 »
50 miles max at 50mph max is whats recommended...risk burning out your auto box otherwise...

As stated, undo the prop shaft, 6 bolts, pretty straight forward and tie the prop shaft to the exhaust...then you can go as fast as you like for as long as you like...within legal towing limits of course...
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #4 on: 21 February 2008, 17:18:08 »
For that length of journey I would put it on a trailer. Not sure on the legality of towing on an A frame in this country except for emergencies. It was covered once in the Legal thread, IIRC.

Bear in mind that a car on an A-frame is effectively an unbraked trailer, and an Omega is a whole tonne heavier than the maximum unbraked trailer weight you can legally tow.

In addition, even on a trailer, you will need a substantial tow vehicle in order not to exceed the maximum train weight.

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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #5 on: 21 February 2008, 17:53:22 »
Jim
If it ain't broken, suely cheaper to drive it up, fly back!

Just a thought...

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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #6 on: 21 February 2008, 17:58:16 »
Jim, i have the Grand Cherokee with towbar and awaiting my trailer...
Still havent given the Jeep any brakes though....... Can your prioject wait 2/3 weeks ?  :-/
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #7 on: 21 February 2008, 19:19:15 »
If you do undo the propshaft and tie it up to the exhaust would have thought it would matter how fast you tow at, as the gearbox will be disconnected :-?
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Re: Can You Tow An Automatic Omega
« Reply #8 on: 21 February 2008, 19:35:05 »
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If you do undo the propshaft and tie it up to the exhaust would have thought it would matter how fast you tow at, as the gearbox will be disconnected :-?
Yeah mate, thats why you do it :)
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