Towing an automatic pajero

[Paul Venter]

Hi all

My dad is stuck in Kruger with a suspected blocked fuel filter.

I know normally towing a vehicle with an auto box is a no-no. They are 26km from the nearest gate - do you think the gearbox would suffer damage if towed at low speed for that distance?

Vehicle is a 1997 pajero auto 3.5 litre V6.

Thanks

Paul

[wats...@talk21.com]

Hey Paul

 

I towed an automatic Cherokee for about 80km with no ill effects. I think you are supposed to have the engine on so that the ATF still circulates?

 

Hope thats helpful

 

Sam

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[Fanie du Plessis]

Put the transfer box into neutral if it has that option, then no drive to the oil starved gearbox (pump not running when engine is stationary)

[Eric (A.H.) Sommer]

If it is a blocked fuel filter – why not just put a new one in, or bypass for short distance to gate for repairs?

 

 

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[Paul Venter]

Thanks Fanie, Sam!

Will pass the info along

[Sats]

25 km's I would rather cough for a flatbed

[Paul Venter]

That would've been my approach. Unfortunately my dad isnt technically inclined so cant replace it himself.

The fuel filter diagnosis is also a big guess based on symptoms my dad explained over the phone.... Could also be an ignition related electrical fault.

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From: "Eric (A.H.) Sommer" <zr6...@gmail.com>
Date: 26/11/2013 08:49 (GMT+02:00)
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[Clem Daniel]

Or take the diff ends of the propshafts off and tie to one side. Then no risk of damage. Perhaps mark the flanges before removing.

[Paul Venter]

Thanks for all the advice. They decided to play it safe and go the flatbed route. 

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Date: 26/11/2013 11:36 (GMT+02:00)
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