I would like to know if i can tow my z behind my rv using a tow dolly with my 280's rear wheel on the ground? it is a 5speed.. just wandering if it would do any damage to the trans, diff or etc...

I'd like ot know the answer to this as well. My understanding that this was more of an issue with auto trannies but....

You must remove the driveshaft to do so. Otherwise the output shaft of the transmission will turn but no gears will turn to splash oil around to keep it lubricated. You could always tow backwards with the front end on the road.

Steve

Edited May 11, 200916 yr by doradox
backwards

thanks alot..

Can't you just get a trailer that gets all 4 wheels off the ground? I rented one from u-haul 5 years ago or so, and it wasn't that expensive.

Towing it around on a dolly is car abuse in my book.

Towing it around on a dolly is car abuse in my book.

Not really any worse than driving it. No wear on the engine and 150 lbs less weight ( the driver) to carry.

Steve

Have you considered backing onto the dolly and leaving the front wheels on the ground? Just be sure to cinch the steering wheel in position with the seat belt or tie strap.

You could back up onto it like mentioned above. If you don't have one already, I'd invest in a rock guard on the back of your motorhome. I don't think you would want to take the chance of a rock flying out and hitting your Z :hurt:

Edited May 12, 200916 yr by DatsunZsRule

You want the weight(engine) of the car over the wheels of the dolly.

You must remove the driveshaft to do so.

Can't pull the driveshaft on a Z, either auto or manual. All the oil will run out.

The only exception is for S30s with the early Type A 5 speed (FS5C71A) as those have a rear output flange that the driveshaft bolts to. All others use a sliding spline at the front of the driveshaft.

Can't pull the driveshaft on a Z, either auto or manual. All the oil will run out.

The only exception is for S30s with the early Type A 5 speed (FS5C71A) as those have a rear output flange that the driveshaft bolts to. All others use a sliding spline at the front of the driveshaft.

Obviously, but why would it matter. You won't be driving the car. You can refill the trans later or, leave the shaft in the trans but disconnect it from the differential. Or what many people do is plug the transmission. The important point is, if you don't keep the trans output shaft from turning you will burn it up.

Steve

Either drain the tranny or make a plug from an old driveshaft yoke. The driveshaft must be removed, but otherwise it will tow fine. I towed my car 750 miles when I drug it home from Georgia in 1990.

Do not put the car backwards on a dolly. The steering column must remain unlocked so the car can steer around tight turns. If not, it drags and binds.