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Subject:Re: Transporting a Syncro
From:Jim Davis
Date:Sat, 24 Apr 1999 22:49:59 EDT

In a message dated 99-04-24 21:30:14 EDT, markus@CYBERUS.CA writes:

> How does one transport a syncro without an engine?
>  Clearly a dolly won't work.  It'll try to drive itself off it the minute
>  you move.  Clearly a flat bed would be best.
>  Any other ideas?  This one would be going about 500 miles...

Here's what the Bentley Repair manual has to say about towing a Syncro:
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C. MANUAL TRANSMISSION ( Syncro, All Wheel Drive):
1. Towing with only FRONT wheels on the ground:  NEVER!
2. Towing with only REAR wheels on the ground: NEVER!
3. Towing with ALL FOUR wheels on the ground:  Tow van for unlimited speed
for unlimited distance.
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(Yes, unlimited speed.  Seems to me that could be awfully fast!)

Regards,
Jim Davis