[T3] VW Passat with Blumotion engine

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/7/2017 5:33:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gbforsmo at gmail.com writes:

Since  Jim replaced the Axle Beam, in July 2014, he has me a
bit "apprehensive"  about ever towing the '69 Square, ever again.  With a
modest revision  of the way the baseplate attaches to the axle beam, I think
it would be  fine to tow.  But ????

As Jim noted:
1.)  The applied  force of the baseplate "pulling" the car via the front
axle beam, is far  different than the drive wheels "pushing" the mass.
2.)  and ... the  needed "clamping force" of the "U" bolts on the shell of
the axle beam  makes "worry-free" towing the Square, a bit suspect, too.
I think getting the beam replaced probably would make it fine. I've  used a 
modified super beetle tow bar on my Notch in the past without issues, and  
the 70 Square I've got sitting here still has a super beetle plate attached 
to  it, that's been in place for almost 10 years, but I don't know how much 
action  it's seen.
I only mention it, as if the beam has any rust, the structure is  partly 
compromised, and can fail.
Just a couple of thoughts from working with/dealing with rust on  vehicles 
from the salt belt. Don't think this is limited to the east coast/mid  west 
either, but coastal cars can be affected as well due to salt in the  air.

Bob 65 Notch  w/Factory Sunroof converted to  IRS
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