I recently acquired a 4dr 1987 740 Turbo Intercooler with 155,000 from a friend. Many parts were recently replaced: water pump, timing belt, amm, pulley, new belts, complete tune-up, plug wires, in-tank pump, and complete exhaust.The car still has plenty of power and runs strong. The 4spd/od even works. I enjoy driving the car hard and getting into the turbo. Recently, I've noticed some faint blue/grey smoke whenever I get into the boost and yes, the car is consuming oil. There are no visible leaks, so I'm assuming that the oil is going through the turbo. My question is: shall I continue to enjoy this car the way it is until the turbo decides to go south for the winter or should I do something that will prevent it from a final exit. When and if this turbo goes, I plan on acquiring another unit from a wreck at the junk yard. This is strictly a commuter car for wo
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