doggin_fool03

tc

Manual or automatic?

When you flat towed it, what gear did you put the tranny/tcase in?

doggin_fool03

Automatic v6 4x4

doggin_fool03

Sorry it has no neutral in the t case just 2hi 4hi and 4low but the transmition i put in nutral but i was not positive the last time

neilan

Id consider offering advice if you didn't type your whole speal in caps and centered. If you cant type on your computer, mabey you should leave the toyota for a profesional.

doggin_fool03

Looks like you do not like something different

doggin_fool03

Im here for a little advice, not lip

tc

Yep, that's the problem.

Not removing the rear drive shaft has now purchased you a new transmission. It's in the owner's manual how to tow it with the rear tires on the ground.

Matt16

Why can't the automatic be towed in neutral? What happens mechanically that causes damage?

Let me get this straight, to flat tow an automatic, you need to pull the DS? I'm assuming the 5spd is fine towed in neutral.

tc

Because none of the moving parts in an automatic receive lubrication without the torque converter pumping the fluid through. Since you're in neutral, you're not spinning the torque converter.

dark_fairytales

the 5speeds have a similar problem but it only effects the t-case. if you so not disconnect the rear drive shaft the t-case will not get proper oiling

xjdubber

so how would the t-case not get proper oiling??? thats a dark fairytale

baseballchamp157

X2 on that. Theres no reason if you put the Tcase in nutreul that you shouldnt be able to tow.

tc

x3 - with a manual transmission (which is essentially what the transfer case is), the gears sling the oil as they rotate, so if any gear is spinning its getting lubricated ...