Advice and answers sought -please!

Hi all - from a potential newbie.

Just a few questions that I hope someone can answer for me, as I'm intending to buy quite soon:

What mileage do timing belts need changing?

What is the average mpg from a J model (TT)

What is the fuel tank capacity (in litres preferably - but I can convert from gallons)

Dimensions of the car - length and width (my garage is taller than a hobbits house, lol!)

I live in Worcestershire - where is best for servicing etc? Any recommendations or places to avoid?

mpg = no idea, but I get 300kms to a tank of fuel

60 litre tank on jspecs

Hi all - from a potential newbie.

Just a few questions that I hope someone can answer for me, as I'm intending to buy quite soon:

 

What mileage do timing belts need changing?

 

What is the average mpg from a J model (TT)

 

What is the fuel tank capacity (in litres preferably - but I can convert from gallons)

 

Dimensions of the car - length and width (my garage is taller than a hobbits house, lol!)

 

I live in Worcestershire - where is best for servicing etc? Any recommendations or places to avoid?

Welcome mate But why are you worrying about MPG when your running a TT Supra?

Thanks grahamc - now where's that conversion table - litres, kms , doh! But only 300kms on 60 litres??

Hi Suprafan72 - not worried at all - just curious - i currently have a Scooby so cost never enters my head (much) Lol! - just dont want to live in a petrol station and watch the world go by while i'm always filling up...(like Evo's)!

Hi mate and welcome

What mileage do timing belts need changing?

What is the average mpg from a J model (TT)

depends on your mood, but about *cough*24-26*cough* but great tip dont watch it the more you watch the fuel level the faster it goes down:d

What is the fuel tank capacity (in litres preferably - but I can convert from gallons)

i recon 70l not 100% guessing by howmuch fuel goes in;)

Dimensions of the car - length and width (my garage is taller than a hobbits house, lol!)

you will have no problem in hight but its wide and long

sorry cant help you on the last one

Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 in

Track front 1521 mm 59.9 in

rear 1527 mm 60.1 in

Length 4510 mm 177.6 in

Width 1810 mm 71.3 in

Height 1270 mm 50 in

Length:wheelbase ratio 1.77

Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 in

Kerb weight 1566 kg 3452 lb

Weight distribution

(Front) 52.00 %

Fuel capacity 70 litres

15.4 UK Gal

18.5 US Gal

Thanks grahamc - now where's that conversion table - litres, kms , doh! But only 300kms on 60 litres??

 

Hi Suprafan72 - not worried at all - just curious - i currently have a Scooby so cost never enters my head (much) Lol! - just dont want to live in a petrol station and watch the world go by while i'm always filling up...(like Evo's)!

lol you will be the one watching the evo's come and go

Cambelt isnt as critical as on most cars, its none interference

Thanks guys for the feedback (and comments)

as for Turbobrett, strewth, have you swallowed a Stanley ruler or summat?! A very comprehensive list of dimensions, I'll just need a chartered surveyor with a theodolite to check my garage now, lol!

I'm looking at getting an RZ-S (VVTi) thats 10 years old, sub 30K miles so was unsure whether to have a cambelt change, yet. RobSheffield seems to think its unnecessary to worry - but if its worth doing sooner than later, then I'll have it looked at - once I've found a decent place to get it serviced locally (Worcestershire).

Matthew

I'm looking at getting an RZ-S (VVTi) thats 10 years old, sub 30K miles so was unsure whether to have a cambelt change, yet. RobSheffield seems to think its unnecessary to worry - but if its worth doing sooner than later, then I'll have it looked at - once I've found a decent place to get it serviced locally (Worcestershire).

 

Matthew

Yes thats right, i made it all up.

Thanks guys for the feedback (and comments)

 

as for Turbobrett, strewth, have you swallowed a Stanley ruler or summat?! A very comprehensive list of dimensions, I'll just need a chartered surveyor with a theodolite to check my garage now, lol!

 

I'm looking at getting an RZ-S (VVTi) thats 10 years old, sub 30K miles so was unsure whether to have a cambelt change, yet. RobSheffield seems to think its unnecessary to worry - but if its worth doing sooner than later, then I'll have it looked at - once I've found a decent place to get it serviced locally (Worcestershire).

 

Matthew

I wouldn't say Rob meant it was unnecessary. If it goes bang, you're still going to be stranded, but you won't have knackered your engine if it does. Mine hadn't done 50k miles since the last belt change when I got it, but it had been nearly 7 years since it was done, so I changed it straight away.

I'd also take any J-spec mileages with a pinch of salt

As for mpg, 24-26 sounds pretty optimistic to me. I'd say expect 18-22 on average, but obviously less if it's dry and your right foot turns to lead.

I wouldn't say Rob meant it was unnecessary. If it goes bang, you're still going to be stranded, but you won't have knackered your engine if it does. Mine hadn't done 50k miles since the last belt change when I got it, but it had been nearly 7 years since it was done, so I changed it straight away.

 

I'd also take any J-spec mileages with a pinch of salt

 

As for mpg, 24-26 sounds pretty optimistic to me. I'd say expect 18-22 on average, but obviously less if it's dry and your right foot turns to lead.

I contacted a Toyota dealer who a) hadn't heard of a Supra with a Tiptronic 'box (but then that's not that too surprising), and b) reckoned a belt change costs around £220, more if the Jap engine-bay is set-up differently to the UK one (ie, "bits in the way of a straightforward cambelt change"). Comments anyone?

As for the low mileage, the interior really looks it too. But I do know what ya mean tho.

MPG - well I only get about 19-20 in the Scoob, (wet or dry)!! so all those Nectar points courtesy of BP go towards xmas pressies

I contacted a Toyota dealer who a) hadn't heard of a Supra with a Tiptronic 'box (but then that's not that too surprising), and b) reckoned a belt change costs around £220, more if the Jap engine-bay is set-up differently to the UK one (ie, "bits in the way of a straightforward cambelt change"). Comments anyone?

 

As for the low mileage, the interior really looks it too. But I do know what ya mean tho.

 

MPG - well I only get about 19-20 in the Scoob, (wet or dry)!! so all those Nectar points courtesy of BP go towards xmas pressies

It is around £150 for a cambelt change so Toyotas quote isn't too bad but i would avoid Toyota dealers. Not all but most will have not seen a Supra. Find an independent specialist for your mechanical needs preferable one with Supra experience.

People tend to travel to use the specialists if they aren't lucky enough to have one local.