Re: [T3] Tranny plug size? and Question of the day...

[boinger <boinger@ns3.transora.com>]

what's wrong with towing it backwards?  Just make sure the steering
wheel is locked/strapped to point straight.

I've seen many a rear-wheel-drive vehicle towed 'backwards'.

On Mon, 2003-05-12 at 17:14, Magnia, Martin wrote:
> Quick question..
> What is the actual size [ mm] of the tranny drain/fill Allen cap?
> 
> 
> Also-
> This week I am going to try to tow a Type1 (not mine) from P-town to Cali-
> 
> This is for a friend who purchased it on line..
> The deal with the car is this...Its stuck in gear..not sure which gear..but
> in order for me to dolly this thing i need the back wheels to spin. What can
> cause it to not pop out of gear?
> Any "quick fixes" I can do to get the wheels to spin?...I really don't want
> to tow this thing backwards,I can only image the disaster this might
> cause,and unfortunately a full trailer is out of the question.....The car is
> a complete mystery..But I do know this : It is a 67 (swing axle) with
> complete 1500cc motor.
> Tonight I am going over to investigate this beast. 
> Thoughts? Ideas? 
> 
> 
> 
> Martin {How do I get myself into these situations?} Magnia
> 
> 
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