Where can I find the transmission plug?

[supra33202]

I want to use tow dolly for towing my S13 hatchback. And according to Demco tow dolly instruction, front wheels should be on the tow dolly and rear wheels should be on the ground for good weight distribution. So for manual RWD, the transmission should be shifted to neutral and the drive shaft should be disconnected to prevent overheating the transmission. After disconnecting the drive shaft, a transmission plug is needed for preventing transmission oil leaking.

So where can I buy a 240SX transmission plug? I googled, but no answer.

Please help.

Thanks!

Reference:

http://auto.sears.com/Item.htm...10625h ... comments=1

[themadscientist]

http://www.summitracing.com/se...0plug

[blacksrjdm]

I want to use tow dolly for towing my S13 hatchback. And according to Demco tow dolly instruction, front wheels should be on the tow dolly and rear wheels should be on the ground for good weight distribution. So for manual RWD, the transmission should be shifted to neutral and the drive shaft should be disconnected to prevent overheating the transmission. After disconnecting the drive shaft, a transmission plug is needed for preventing transmission oil leaking.

So where can I buy a 240SX transmission plug? I googled, but no answer.

Please help.

Thanks!

Reference:

http://auto.sears.com/Item.htm...10625h ... comments=1

If you arent going like cross country or whatever. You dont need to disconnect the driveshaft. That is really overkill.

[S13Joe]

Just put the rear wheels on the dolly. I've done this plenty of times, lock the wheel too.

[supra33202]

I googled about towing manual RWD with just shifting to neutral and no disconnection the drive shaft, but there is no definite answer. Some said no need for disconnecting drive shaft for manual RWD and some said yes. I will be towing my 240SX for about 300 miles one trip from my home to race track once a month. Do you think I should be fine with no disconnection with drive shaft?

I am told that with rear wheel on the tow dolly, the weight distribution will make it unsafe and unstable on freeway. However, some people did that anyway and said it was fine. So how do you do lock the front wheel on the ground? Do you just lock the steering wheel with the steering lock?

http://www.amazon.com/Original...CBILL

Thanks!

[numbnuts240]

if you're going to be doing that much towing, i'd invest in a trailer that will get all four wheels off the ground, not a dolly.

[ScrapMetal]

Just put the rear wheels on the dolly. I've done this plenty of times, lock the wheel too.

Done this plenty of times, just keep your steering wheels(front wheels) straight and lock the steering wheel column.

[supra33202]

if you're going to be doing that much towing, i'd invest in a trailer that will get all four wheels off the ground, not a dolly.

Getting a trailer is not an option due to not having enough parking/garage space. I thought of using 4 wheel flat tow with tow bar for solving the space issue. However in case of accident on the track, at least the tow dolly can tow two wheels on it. I just have to have 2 wheels in good shape and put them on ground.

So I think tow dolly is my best option right now.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Do you own the tow dolly or are you renting it?

If you're renting it, I suggest taking that back and renting a U-Haul car trailer or something.

I would never be able to dolly my car, it's too low. Idk about you though.

[supra33202]

Do you own the tow dolly or are you renting it?

If you're renting it, I suggest taking that back and renting a U-Haul car trailer or something.

I would never be able to dolly my car, it's too low. Idk about you though.

My car is not that low, so hitting the ground should not be an issue.

I am thinking about buying a tow dolly. My plan is to keeping drifting for 5 years. I will attend about 8 events per year. And next year I will turbo my car. Then, my car will be track-dedicated. I will not have to buy insurance, worry about smog check, and illegal modification problems.

Rent U-Haul tow dolly: $52.95 x 40 = $2118Rent U-Haul pick up truck +Auto transport: $93.90 x 40 = $3756

So I think buying tow dolly is my best option.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I would invest in an actual car trailer. You'll be much more satisfied and feel safer about towing your car.

My advice is to buy one of those. Look on craigslist.

[supra33202]

I would invest in an actual car trailer. You'll be much more satisfied and feel safer about towing your car.

My advice is to buy one of those. Look on craigslist.

I would like to buy a trailer too, but I don't have garage/parking space for the trailer. >_<

[kyhunter89]

same here

if you're going to be doing that much towing, i'd invest in a trailer that will get all four wheels off the ground, not a dolly.

[kouki munster]

What are you using to pull it with, and why would you be renting a truck to use a full trailer and not the tow dolly?

[gnvarnadore]

just drive your car to the events for now and save, then when you turbo it and it becomes a track car invest in a trailer. there is no need to have a track car without a trailer because a trailer provides storage for extra tires/wheels and spare parts provided something breaks. also if you dont have space for a trailer then rent a storage spot for it so you wont regret not buying a trailer to begin with.

[supra33202]

What are you using to pull it with, and why would you be renting a truck to use a full trailer and not the tow dolly?

I will tow my S13 hatch with 2004 Toyota Sienna. The tow capacity of Sienna is 3500lbs and S13 is 2700lbs. The tow dolly should be around 500lbs.

Total tow should be 2700+500 = 3200lbs. I think it should be fine with 6 extra rims/tires in the back trunk of Sienna.

[ZOMG.SR20]

My car is not that low, so hitting the ground should not be an issue.

I am thinking about buying a tow dolly. My plan is to keeping drifting for 5 years. I will attend about 8 events per year. And next year I will turbo my car. Then, my car will be track-dedicated. I will not have to buy insurance, worry about smog check, and illegal modification problems.

Rent U-Haul tow dolly: $52.95 x 40 = $2118Rent U-Haul pick up truck +Auto transport: $93.90 x 40 = $3756

So I think buying tow dolly is my best option.

WTF my trailer i rented from uhaul was 40$ and that was all 4 wheels off the ground

[kouki munster]

I'll sugest 3 things:

1. Get a 5 speed drive shaft cut off the bit that goes into the transmission and when ever you go to an event stick it in the transmission and firmly secure it in the transmission some how.

2. Invest in a better tow vehicle and trailer since you will be doing this on a semi regular basis as pulling anything with that sienna the distance will be absolute hell. An early 90's full size truck and trailer can be had for 5k or less. Leave the car on the trailer when ever it is not in use. This may require replacing the sienna with the truck, as I do not know your current situation with parking.

3. Make friends with someone with a truck and a trailer and invite them along and cover the gas.

[twlnbro69]

if your really intent on using a dolly you can just remove the rear half of the driveshaft since its 2 piece. the half that bolts to the diff

[kouki munster]

4th option, cover the shipping and I'll send you the front bits of a 5 speed drive shaft I have left from my sr motor set.