Mint 1989 supra found. Need quote on re-torque

whowouldfigga · 02-03-2008, 06:50 PM

I have been reading all the good information concerning the re torque for the HG on the Supras. My question is how much should I expect to pay for a re tourqe at the dealer or a private shop. My second question. Would a private shop be a better choice over the dealer. My neighbor works for ford in the parts shop and tells me that the dealers has no real mechanics unless they are old timers. The new dealer mechanics are all robotic wrenches just following a script from the computer printout with no real knowledge or experience. Considering the supra I have a question about is a 1989 turbo I am concerned about who can work on this car.
The supra in question is a 1989 turbo, red with the targa top, all leather interior. The car only has 40,000 original miles and has been kept in a air conditioned warehouse. How did I come across this car. Lucky me, my friend has a very wealthy father and he bought or replaced cars every 30k to 40k miles. The supra was one of his favorites and he never sold it or traded it in and it was only driven by him. The card has been in a air conditioned factory. It runs mint. We drove it around the block and the only motor issues I see are a couple of oil spots on the floor under the car where they keep it parked. I plan on buying the exhaust test kit and if it checks out fine he wants $4000 for it. Your comments are appreciated. Thank you

linuxgurupodboy · 02-04-2008, 07:14 AM

There is no substitute for experience, but there are old farts that won't touch anything with a computer or fuel injected.

I would recommend that you get involved with doing it, if you know a mate that knows a thing or two like what a torque wrench is, you should be sweet. You always got the forum or the trsm to fall back on if funny smelly chocolate hits the fan.

I would only guess but I estimate a re-torque would cost between $150-$300. 2 to 3 hours labour.

whowouldfigga · 02-05-2008, 01:57 PM

Well I think I might give it a shot. I am mechanically inclined. I have worked on my old ford and replaced the rotor, bearings, calipers and pads and I do have a craftsman torque wrench. The wrench is the needle on the dial kind and I wonder how accurate it might be. I found this link on the retorque method. Whats your opinion. Maybe another link you can provide?
Thanks
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/sperez/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]http://www.supras.org.nz/techinfo/stuart_woolford/storque.html

02-03-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
whowouldfigga Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 19	Mint 1989 supra found. Need quote on re-torque I have been reading all the good information concerning the re torque for the HG on the Supras. My question is how much should I expect to pay for a re tourqe at the dealer or a private shop. My second question. Would a private shop be a better choice over the dealer. My neighbor works for ford in the parts shop and tells me that the dealers has no real mechanics unless they are old timers. The new dealer mechanics are all robotic wrenches just following a script from the computer printout with no real knowledge or experience. Considering the supra I have a question about is a 1989 turbo I am concerned about who can work on this car. The supra in question is a 1989 turbo, red with the targa top, all leather interior. The car only has 40,000 original miles and has been kept in a air conditioned warehouse. How did I come across this car. Lucky me, my friend has a very wealthy father and he bought or replaced cars every 30k to 40k miles. The supra was one of his favorites and he never sold it or traded it in and it was only driven by him. The card has been in a air conditioned factory. It runs mint. We drove it around the block and the only motor issues I see are a couple of oil spots on the floor under the car where they keep it parked. I plan on buying the exhaust test kit and if it checks out fine he wants $4000 for it. Your comments are appreciated. Thank you

02-04-2008, 07:14 AM	#2
linuxgurupodboy Intake Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 30	There is no substitute for experience, but there are old farts that won't touch anything with a computer or fuel injected. I would recommend that you get involved with doing it, if you know a mate that knows a thing or two like what a torque wrench is, you should be sweet. You always got the forum or the trsm to fall back on if funny smelly chocolate hits the fan. I would only guess but I estimate a re-torque would cost between $150-$300. 2 to 3 hours labour. __________________ 1990 3.0Ltr GT Turbo @8psi Manual (Converted)

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02-05-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
whowouldfigga Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 19	Well I think I might give it a shot. I am mechanically inclined. I have worked on my old ford and replaced the rotor, bearings, calipers and pads and I do have a craftsman torque wrench. The wrench is the needle on the dial kind and I wonder how accurate it might be. I found this link on the retorque method. Whats your opinion. Maybe another link you can provide? Thanks [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/sperez/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]http://www.supras.org.nz/techinfo/stuart_woolford/storque.html