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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I have an automatic omega to pick up on sat and was going to tow it the 25 miles home on my a-frame. I have been advised that towing it in neutral with the engine ticking over won't fuck the box. Is this true?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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mmm, not heard that one before
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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in neutral will be good enough.

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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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yeah, done that before
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Cheers for the replies. So, engine on or off?
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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It depends from what the oil pump is driven, some boxes it is driven from output shaft so neutral is fine, on your box I'm not sure, but think they are input driven, so would need engine running, I would ask a auto box rerpair place to be sure.
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