Possible damage from being towed?
danclemts
07-28-2005, 11:58 PM
I just bought an 89 Chevy with a 305 and 700r4. The guy I bought it from towed it about 150 miles with the rear wheels on the ground and the driveshaft not disconnected. What possible damage could that have done? Everything I see says to disconnect the driveshaft first but .....too late for that. Tried searching but could not find any good info. Thanks.
PeteA216
07-29-2005, 12:25 AM
Well, does the car run fine?
danclemts
07-29-2005, 01:44 AM
Can't drive the car currently, it needs a radiator and new plates, may be a week or two till I can drive it. I moved it 50 feet and it drove, but am concerned about its longevity.
CD Smalley
07-29-2005, 06:36 AM
Unless he towed the car with the engine running I would expect some transmission problems. Years ago I saw a guy tow a car without removing the driveshaft. He started the car and put it in neurtral. No ill effects as a result.
TommySS
07-29-2005, 04:48 PM
I think there could be damage to the pump
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