New mk3 trying to learn a bit

[Meekmeek]

This is what my engine bay looks like. The guy I got it from says it was like that when he git it. I was hoping someone may recognize a few parts as I don't really know what's been done to it. Also, I was curious to see if a boost leak could cause a loss if oil pressure, cause the turbo to smoke a bit, and eventually cause the car to shut off. Any and all coments are welcome. This is my first supra and hopefully I can make it work for me.

[Meekmeek]

Also, what are these? They had white smoke coming from them earlier. Does something belong there? (The two holes)

[907mge]

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...spx?F=1201&P=2

They are the nipples for the pcv hoses that run to the intake. The bad thing is that by having them uncovered it allows for dirt to have a chance to fall inside the motor. Its to bad cars get people doing mods on them that are from a gain in performance.

[Meekmeek]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[El Supracabras]

You might have some electrical problems in the future if you don't put a shield or a blanket on the turbo. It looks like it's cooking the wiring harness in that picture.
Fix the pcv system, clean up the sloppy wiring and it looks like a really good start. Those parts aint cheap. Hopefully whoever put all the upgrades on it put some good stuff inside it too.
Seriously, fix that wiring.

[Meekmeek]

Thanks. I didn't notice that. In the morning, I'll take care of the wires and the boost leak. I think my intercooler pipe came off but its also losing oil pressure. That's my main concern.

[El Supracabras]

If you think you are losing pressure, look up the correct specs and install a mechanical oil pressure gauge and check it to make sure it's not a gauge issue.
If it is a gte block, the engine uses a low pressure oil system. I think at idle oil pressure is only around 5psi when hot.