so it's been a while, well I got it running- then the inevitable happen..

mk3_89turbo

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Yup bhg. And I'm pretty positive it's that because there's an overwhelming amnout of smoke comming out of my exhaust. And the oil
is like milk chocolate. I'm certain what caused it was the ride home the da I got the supra. It was a rainy 4 hour drive. And if anyone remembers this an 87 7mgte, the engine was rebuilt in 2003 with 50k and the body a 120k. It's been sitting since 2003. So she was a little rough on the way home- understandable- I had faith in the supra to make it back no problem it did. Until about 3/4 of the way. The radiator hoses popped or because of faulty clamps tyt couldn't hold on anymore with theprsesure. The temp spiked and the engine had that rough sound like something had gone. So we ended up sitting on the side of the interstate foran hour until she finally started again. We drive to the nearest rest stop poured water in and made sure the clamp was more secure. Shemade it back hot but seemed ok. And now 6 months later after 3 months of redoing the wiring the headgasket has taken it's toll. I'll be replacing it soon. Otherwise she shit's n' get's. It sounds beautiful and there's no words to explain driving this car for the first time's. Only thing wrong otherwise is the thermostat of course, a radiator, and I don't know but smoke is comming out down below the turbo elbow to the exhaust. I'm going to have to get a new exhust ayah though to let her breath. I'm proud if this car for what it is though. And glad I own one.
 

dumbo

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Change the oil ASAP!! Turn it over for a minute to get fresh oil everwhere(more importantly coolant off the bearings) and then plan you HG repair, and don't run it anymore.