<VV> Towing a 4-speed

[J R Read_HML]

Hi Bob,

I cannot recall having heard about a problem flat towing a stick shift 
previously - only not to do it with a PG car.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobHelt at aol.com>
>
> Well, yes, a slight problem. When towing a MT with the rear wheels on the
> ground and the tranny in neutral with the engine off, the cluster gear 
> doesn't
> turn. This means that the tranny gears and bearing aren't getting lubed. 
> Not a
> real problem for short distances or if you run the engine perodically. But
> could  be a problem for long distances.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
>
>