Just curious what people think about using a 1993 Bonneville to pull a 1700lb Volkswagen with tow straps? Only like 30 miles or so. Ive certainly read of people pulling more...with similar drivetrain cars.
I am thinking of installing an external transmission cooler for obvious reasons...
Towing, or pulling?
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
I pull my 1700lb trailerhome with my '87 Olds Delta 88 with no problems, it has an aftermarket trans cooler. Never a bad idea to fit one IMO.
If you just want to tow for one time I think your car would cope just fine. Take it easy, and remember the car you are towing won't have power brakes if its engine isn't running.
Roger.
If you just want to tow for one time I think your car would cope just fine. Take it easy, and remember the car you are towing won't have power brakes if its engine isn't running.
Roger.
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
I pulled a Triumph TR6 on a trailer with my Mitsubishi Gallant from Los Angeles to central Illinois with no problem, so I think you'll be OK!
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
If you have a good trans cooler, a 3500 Lb Hitch, and can do the 30 mile jaunt safely... I don't see why not...
You have a 93 SSE, so you already have the 3.06 gears and if you have Heavy Duty Cooling you may have a trans cooler already....
Does your load level work?
You have a 93 SSE, so you already have the 3.06 gears and if you have Heavy Duty Cooling you may have a trans cooler already....
Does your load level work?
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
You're pulling via tow-rope? Should be fine, but you're gonna have to be really careful about the following car, two-way radios work best for communication, etc. Check local laws, I know in MN it's illegal to pull a car via tow-rope on state high-ways and interstates, so you may need a more rural route.
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
I'd be more tempted to use a tow dolly for 30 miles....
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Re: Towing, or pulling?
It's a light enough car, you could get away with it and likely not damage anything provided your hitch can accommodate the weight.
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