SE Penn mobile mechanic

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Hi All--

I need to send my Roadster out to Seattle (from PA) for service, and in order for it to roll freely I need someone to remove one of the driveshafts as the transmission is locked.

Does anyone have a lead on a mobile mechanic in the SE PA area that can come do the work? The car is about 15 miles south of Allentown.

Thanks!
--Paul

 

[IslandRoadster]

What about just lifting it up and putting the wheels on dollies?

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Collins Hi-Speed Dolly REPO Dolly Set Zinc Plated w/ Aluminum Axles and Steel 5 Lug Wheels 4.80 x 8

 

[smicker]

What about just lifting it up and putting the wheels on dollies?

The Best Tow Dollies for 2023: Reviews by SmartRVing

What is the best tow dolly and how to choose one? We’ve prepared a buying guide to help you in the selection process!

www.smartrving.net

Collins Hi-Speed Dolly REPO Dolly Set Zinc Plated w/ Aluminum Axles and Steel 5 Lug Wheels 4.80 x 8

I will be using some to get it out of the garage

However, the shipper will not accept a car on dollies.

 

[eHorses]

Oh, that’s no fun. I had to help do the same on both a 1.5 and a 2.0 car. I think there’s serval ways of doing this, including removing the PEM and manually disengaging the breaks without removing the half axel but I don’t know how.

Look at this link and diagrams to remove the axel.

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Be prepared to catch transmission fluid.
Good look.

 

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Oh, that’s no fun. I had to help do the same on both a 1.5 and a 2.0 car. I think there’s serval ways of doing this, including removing the PEM and manually disengaging the breaks without removing the half axel but I don’t know how.

Look at this link and diagrams to remove the axel.

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Hi all roadster GENIUS! I need help to get info on how and what is needed to manually release the brake pawl in a 1.5 bricked roadster. My understanding is that it can be release easily from the drivetrain to make it free rolling. Pictures, diagrams and and instructions would be great. I’m...

teslamotorsclub.com

Be prepared to catch transmission fluid.
Good look.

Thanks eHorses. The link suggests I only need to have the left half shaft removed? Isn’t the right wheel still locked by the transmission then?

 

[hcsharp]

Thanks eHorses. The link suggests I only need to have the left half shaft removed? Isn’t the right wheel still locked by the transmission then?

No, because you have an open diff. Instead of locking the right side, the left side spins backwards to make up for any movement on the right.

 

[eHorses]

Thanks eHorses. The link suggests I only need to have the left half shaft removed? Isn’t the right wheel still locked by the transmission then?

Yes, we took the right side off.
Sorry, I did not pay close attention to the diagrams. I found those after in the service manual on how to disconnect the axel.

 

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To close this out, I had it taken to Ziegler Exotic Cars in Phoenixville, PA who did the work for me quickly. They were awesome.

 

[eHorses]

To close this out, I had it taken to Ziegler Exotic Cars in Phoenixville, PA who did the work for me quickly. They were awesome.

That’s awesome! Did they do anything different than the service manual instructions? If so, can you please post for future reference.

 

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Nope, they used the instructions I sent them (from the Tesla service manual)…