So i just got another supra, but this time it was delivered so i had no chance to test drive. I allowed the engine to warm up before the test. On the way to a gas station it was stuttering above 3k, the temp rose to 3/4 FAST, and i started to smell burning rubber (or oil. he did mention a SMALL oil leak from the oil pan gasket, and it was angles nose up on the truck for 14+ hours.. enough time for oil to work its way to tranny or exhaust??). After that i noticed a faint smoke trail from the rear so i pulled over. Smoke started bellowing from the hood vents so i popped it. The smoke was coming from behind the engine and i noticed this hose: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j302/bork1187/20110528193423.jpg was leaking. He said the power steering return line is dried and cracked and im only familiar with the GE, so i dont know if that is what it is. The engine temp in the bay would equate to 8 hours plus of highway driving mid summer.. yes it was that hot. I sat there and waited to pop the radiator cap to check coolant levels. After 5 minutes I turned it expecting a pop and release of gas and pressure (good sign), but there was nothing (BAD SIGN). When i finally got it off it was full of brown sludge and so was the top of the core inside. The overflow was nearly full and was also filled with brown murky sludge. Oil level was fine. I instantly thought BHG, but he says its a cometic with arp bolts, and i didnt notice any leaking from around the block. Its hard to hear any engine sounds over the squeal of bad belts so i can't help there. Car is in a nearby lot and i'll go back out tomorrow. I dont have compression tools to test for bhg so il have to get that. Any incite is welcome.
