Diesel Dog,

How would towing be much different than driving a manual shift car except that it is done in neutral? I doubt if any damage would be done to any of the driveline parts including the transmission.

An automatic transmission is different. The front oil pump is not turning when being towed so some parts are not properly lubricated or things that should pressurized by the oil are not, so an auto transmission can be damaged by towing.

It is usually recommended to disconnect the driveshaft when towing an automatic transmission car with the drive wheels down. I have never seen it recommended to disconnect drive shaft on a manual shift car when towing. Even with the driveshaft disconnected, the axles and differential gears are moving when being towed, about the same as when driving the car and no damage would occur.

P E H