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Title: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: usbusin on September 21, 2009, 04:45:34 PM
Has anyone used a Remco Transmission Lube Pump for towing a car four-wheels down?

What has been your experience?  Was it reliable and could you monitor it from the bus?

Would appreciate your input as I am looking at some vehicles that are not towable 4 down.

Thanks
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: redbus on September 22, 2009, 04:33:20 AM
I have installed several Remco Lube pumps.NEVER had one come back with a problem.You can monitor it from the Bus.
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: JackConrad on September 22, 2009, 04:55:50 AM
Although we do not use a Remco pump (our Grand Cherokee does not require it), I know several people that use them.  I have not heard of any problems.  Jack
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: Eagle on September 22, 2009, 05:02:13 AM
You will need to check with Remco as the pump does NOT work with all vehicles.
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: usbusin on September 22, 2009, 07:19:52 PM
Thanks for your input.  I have been reading both pros and cons on different boards.  Seems that some have had the pump quit and the transmission ruined.  Others love them.  Decision time!

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: Len Silva on September 23, 2009, 10:40:15 AM
Any pump can fail.  I would not have a problem using the Remco but I would want some kind of alarm up front to be sure is is working, maybe as simple as an oil pressure switch.
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: JohnEd on September 23, 2009, 11:27:08 AM
My friends shop installs them and they are very reliable.  His installs always include a low pressure alarm that sounds in the coach.

TOW IT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING!

John
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: Len Silva on September 23, 2009, 12:17:42 PM
There was a system a few years ago where you could over fill the transmission for towing.  When you wanted to drive the car, it would store the excess fluid in a reservoir of some kind.  Don't know if that would work with the newer transmissions.
Title: Re: Remco Transmission Lube Pump
Post by: jjrbus on September 23, 2009, 05:52:02 PM
Most of the Ford Windstars cannot use a pump. Don't assume it will work check with Remco.