Two questions

MacDanger

Hi

I posted half of this in the Motoring section too....

I have a vintage Merc that I need to get towed to Abbeyleix - any idea of the cheapest way to do this?

Thinking about buying a towbar and towing it myself - it's an automatic though so would that be ok?

I think there's a big end bearing gone in it - anybody know the best place to get a replacement engine??

any help appreciated

thanks

neil

EwedaMaan

What is the make/model/year

2cv

MacDanger wrote: »

Thinking about buying a towbar and towing it myself - it's an automatic though so would that be ok?

My understanding is that you can only tow an automatic for a short distance without risking to damage the gearbox

kja1888

MacDanger wrote: »

Hi
cheapest way to do this?

Thinking about buying a towbar and towing it myself - it's an automatic though so would that be ok?

You might want to attach the towbar to a car - it would be easier...:D:D

Seriously, you could disconnect the propshaft if you're towing an auto, but if the engine's not running you won't have any power steering, servo etc.

The Merc might be a bit heavy for towing any distance with a rope anyway, it'd be much easier to get it transported.

Wheelnut

You should NOT tow an automatic with the driving wheels on the ground. As mentioned, you could disconnect the driveshaft but that can be difficult. The correct way is to tow the car backwards with the driving wheels lifted off the ground on some sort of "ambulance" trolley. (It's a rear wheel drive) If it were me I would enquire from guys with break-down trucks, one with some time on his hands could give you a good price to just lift it onto the truck and deliver it to you.

BTW, what has this got to do with delivering a car to Abbeyleix:

EwedaMaan wrote: »

What is the make/model/year

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MercMad

Again tell us the model and year and as above you can tow them only a very short distance, otherwise disconnect the drive shaft.

Also you might find it has no two hook/eye on it so a rope or bar wont work.

I might n of an engine depending on the year !

MacDanger

It's a '71 250CE - if you have a spare engine, let me know.

I'll get it towed so.

Thanks