Towed broke down

[j.m.jackson]

I had three w126 cars at once, a 1982 300sd, a 1986 420sel, and a 1991 300se. The 300sd was by far the best car out of the bunch, and definitely the most reliable engine. The 5 cyl diesel was awesome.


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[TomC]

My W123 does have the two pump transmission that can be bumped started at around 35mph (I've done it). And also means it would blow out if flat towed over about 40mph. I have a drive line disconnect on it that disconnects the drive shaft at the differential. Then you put the transmission in park. The key is heavily spraying the disconnect with silicone lubricant before disengaging it. Then it goes back in relatively easy. Good Luck, TomC

[Oonrahnjay]

My W123 does have the two pump transmission that can be bumped started at around 35mph (I've done it). And also means it would blow out if flat towed over about 40mph. I have a drive line disconnect on it that disconnects the drive shaft at the differential. Then you put the transmission in park. The key is heavily spraying the disconnect with silicone lubricant before disengaging it. Then it goes back in relatively easy. Good Luck, TomC 

     Would you please explain what's the procedure for disengaging/engaging the disconnect, Tom?

[dbldragon]

  This is why I have my back up camera hooked to tail lights instead of reverse , I can see my car or bike all the time. 
  Chuck

[Geoff]

Goeff,

I don't think any of the Canyons with Auto Trans are towable, and they don't offer the diesel with a manual trans.  Last time I looked, even the 4wd was electronic, and has no neutral position.

DISCLAIMER: I could be wrong!(since I looked at the info on the Chevy website)

My 2005 Canyon 4wd is designed to be towed 4 down.  You put the transfer case in neutral, the steering unlocks, and you can pull the key out.  The front wheels turn free, and the transmission turns free.  All this is covered in the owners manual.

--Geoff

[TomC]

I assume that would also apply to a Chevrolet Colorado, Geoff?