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Discussion in '348/355' started by unormal, Dec 24, 2010.

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  1. unormal

    unormal Rookie

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    #1 unormal, Dec 24, 2010
    Probably going to tow my 355 down to get serviced in the spring, but I'm curious how you guys would get it on a truck without the hook. I don't have the toolbox, and the tow-hook hole is probably too corroded to trust anyway.

    Maybe some of those nylon tow straps around the rear wheel struts?...

    Anyone done it before without destroying their car? :)
     
  2. 355rockit

    355rockit Formula Junior

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    #2 355rockit, Dec 24, 2010
    There are frame/body plugs on the underside of the frame that are covered with a rubber grommet. When removed there are holes that you can hook the straps to for pulling the car onto the flatbed. I had mine flat-bedded a couple of weeks ago for a repair and the tow truck driver said he uses these rather than the tow hook.
     
  3. sambomydog

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    #3 sambomydog, Dec 24, 2010
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    If its only going in for a service...........drive it on the truck;)
     
  4. unormal

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    #4 unormal, Dec 24, 2010
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    Well, it looks like it's leaking oil from somewhere, so who know's what's going on inside!

    If it was just a plain old service, I would (and have) happily drive it the hundred miles to the mechanic ;)
     
  5. sambomydog

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    #5 sambomydog, Dec 24, 2010
    So its going in for an engine/gearbox repair then and not a service?
    Saying that if its JUST an oil leak.....drive it on;) Or are you not running the car at all?
     
  6. unormal

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    #6 unormal, Dec 24, 2010
    I dunno, it's probably not bad, it was smoking a bit when I last drove it, and it's not gushing oil or anything, just a small leak (which may be power steering fluid, since it's reddish, but smells like oil to me, I'm good with computers and software, not so much cars and mechanics :)) so it really would probably be easiest to just drive it on.
     
  7. sambomydog

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    #7 sambomydog, Dec 24, 2010
    You know, about 9 years ago my 360 had a flat tyre in Italy while on holiday. I had no puncture repair can or tow hook even:rolleyes:
    I called the recovery service and while it was coming that's when i realised i had no tow hook because i left the tool kit at home like a plank. I was all pissed of with my self and tried to explain the situation to the recovery driver. I was on my knees trying to locate a suitable tow point, i was so frustrated. The driver looked at me in a confused way and just simply indicated to me with his hands while saying, "drive macina on" LOL! I felt like a nob:D
     
  8. jim94-348

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    #8 jim94-348, Dec 25, 2010
    Great story. I think we all have times that we can't see the forest through the trees.
     
  9. wiley355

    wiley355 Formula Junior
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    #9 wiley355, Jun 19, 2012
    I feel dumb asking this. Went to use my tow hook fitting for front license plate mount, removed the rubber plug, and found the tow fitting covered by a metal blank (like a slug) with a slot on the bottom. I can't figure out how to remove it.

    Anybody encounter this? With the blank there I am unable to install the tow hook if I ever needed to use it.

    Thanks
     

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