i have towed many alpines with the driveshaft disconnected and they leak oil
out of the tail shaft...especially when going up hill or over rough terrain.
Several times recently when towing an alpine with the driveshaft
disconnected i disconnected it from the diff and tied it up and forward with
a coat hanger. That was from Stagecoach Nev to San Diego...no problems ...no
mess.
----- Original Message -----
From: robert nanzig <rnanzig(at)webtv.net>
To: <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 4:24 AM
Subject: drive shaft
> In about 1 week I will be headed for Montana with My Series 5 in
> tow. I am told I need to disconnect the drive shaft for such a long
> journey to preserve the transmission. The manual makes it sound quite
> simple, remove the four bolts back near the diff. and withdraw the
> entire shaft from the transmission. Is it this simple? Will oil leak
> from the rear of the tranny and should it be sealed to prevent
> introdution of road grime? How about removing the four bolts and leaving
> the shaft in place or swinging it to the side to prevent the above
> concerns and eliminating the need to find room in the trunk for a drive
> shaft?
>
> Rob Nanzig
> 67SV
>
>
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