mr.radon Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Anyone in the Seattle area. I'm looking at buying an XT6 for parts. The car has an engine minus ALT, power steering pump. I have no interest in the engine nor the interior nor body panels (maybe the hood). I want the manual AWD transmission, pedal box and other misc. stuff. I drove out to look it over already. However, I would have to tow it with my Subru from Wenatche to Lynnwood. I have no trailer nor tow hitch. I do not want to tow it behind my car with a tow strap since I'm pretty sure I'd have to disconnect the drive lines. I am willing to buy the car and for helping me get it to my house, give away any parts that I don't need. Like I said I'm interested in the transmission. I figure an XT6 engine is worth it. Please PM me if you have any interest or need more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 if its on all fours, you shouldnt have to disconnect anything. with a tow strap, at about 35 and above you dont even have to ride the brakes to keep slack, works better than i thought. 2 hours of it is pretty nerve racking though =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.radon Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 Maybe I miss read something somewhere, but you can tow the car on all fours for more the 50KM? Your only hosed if you lift up the front end? I guess this would make sense. I'll have to re-read the FSM again. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 It depends if the car is AWD and has AT. It should be towed with wheels off ground or disconnect the rear driveline. I would luv to help you for the parts, but I need a tow dolly :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 ya, autos are the only thing to get worried about towing flat. you should be cool with all 4 down, with a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.radon Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 Seeing how it is a manual, same offer except I need someone in the car steering and braking. Or if someone is willing I'll ride the XT6 and pay for gas if they have a good tow vehicle. Highway 2 over Steven's Pass could get spicy. Do you need to have a car registered to tow like that? I figure my '90 Subaru Legacy could do the trick, maybe even my '88? I'll have to ask the guy if there is anything preventing this type of a tow. I don't think there is. I figure all I need is the e-brake working seeing how it's hooked to the front tires. In an emergency I could put it in gear and turn the engine over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I can probably help you out, I’ve got 2 tow rigs (’90 Ford diesel van and ’97 Suburban), a tow bar and an 18’ flat bed trailer, so all angles are covered. And I’m sure there is some things on a XT6 that I could use on my RX. To be legal the car needs current tags, you could get a “trip permit” if all the paper is in order, or take a chance but I don’t want the ticket on my license. I’ll PM you my cell number, when were you thinking of making the run? Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 If you can't get schedules matched with Alltalk let me know. I have a Suburban and car trailer that make short work of hauling Subes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taprackready Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I can probably help you out, I’ve got 2 tow rigs (’90 Ford diesel van and ’97 Suburban), a tow bar and an 18’ flat bed trailer, so all angles are covered. And I’m sure there is some things on a XT6 that I could use on my RX. To be legal the car needs current tags, you could get a “trip permit” if all the paper is in order, or take a chance but I don’t want the ticket on my license. I’ll PM you my cell number, when were you thinking of making the run? Gary I wouldn't think you need a trip permit if the car is riding on your 18' flat bed. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I wouldn't think you need a trip permit if the car is riding on your 18' flat bed. You're right, but you would with the tow bar. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 PM subarutex, he's interested in an XT6 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.radon Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Thanks a bunch ALL_TALK. Just an update, Gary (ALL_TALK) helped me haul the XT6 parts car to my house. Great to meet a fellow USMB'er and one so helpful. This site is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tregare Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Anyone in the Seattle area.I'm looking at buying an XT6 for parts. The car has an engine minus ALT, power steering pump. I have no interest in the engine nor the interior nor body panels (maybe the hood). I want the manual AWD transmission, pedal box and other misc. stuff. I drove out to look it over already. However, I would have to tow it with my Subru from Wenatche to Lynnwood. I have no trailer nor tow hitch. I do not want to tow it behind my car with a tow strap since I'm pretty sure I'd have to disconnect the drive lines. I am willing to buy the car and for helping me get it to my house, give away any parts that I don't need. Like I said I'm interested in the transmission. I figure an XT6 engine is worth it. Please PM me if you have any interest or need more info. I don't suppose the engine is carburated? and functional? and will it work in a GL or DL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 No problem, glad to help and thanks for lunch. And keep us updated on the project. Gary Sorry tregare, the H-6 engines are all fuel injection (at least in the US) and its not a direct fit in a L-series car, but it could be done with a fair bit of custom work (I've been considering wedging one in my RX). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.radon Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 BTW Benskind still has a blown XT6 engine in Wenatchee somewhere. He mentioned the main bearings are shot, but I did not look the engine over at all. He had it at a different location. I'm pretty sure it is toast since it came out of his XT6, he had a new engine put in. Gary (ALL_TALK), I'm keeping a running log on the rebuild on this thread: http://www.xt6.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2314 Once again, I'm still in debt to you. You gave up a nice Saturday. I got a big smile on my face every morning and evening when I see the two XT6's sitting side by side. The mechanic in me says the Black XT6 can be made to run again too!! Which means I need to find 2 more parts cars; then 8, 16, 32...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 The mechanic in me says the Black XT6 can be made to run again too!! Which means I need to find 2 more parts cars; then 8, 16, 32...... How many of up have started out that way... w/a "parts car"? BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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