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Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal
I was skeptical, but it turns out you and Al were correct about possible damage to the transmission using a tow dolly::
Transmission damage to your vehicle-in-tow
When towing a rear axle driven front engine vehicle on a tow dolly, the drive shaft must be disconnected to prevent transmission damage. Simply placing the transmission in neutral is not sufficient and will not prevent damage due to a lack of internal lubrication. You must disconnect the drive shaft at the rear axle and tie or wire it up. The universal joint bearing caps must be taped on to prevent loss of the bearings. If you choose to remove the drive shaft entirely, it may be necessary to cap the transmission tail shaft to prevent fluid loss and possible future damage. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
https://www.uhaul.com/Tips/Towing/Tow-Dolly-User-Instructions-120/
Drat! And here I'd assumed the problem was solved. Thanks to both of you. You kept me from making a dumb mistake. |
I’d submit that to be generic U-Haul language, written to address automatic transmissions, where there will be a pump driven via the torque converter. Manuals have no pumps and rely on splash lubrication and you have a manual. Clearly you need to go with what you are comfortable with, so this is simply a point to consider…