Hey Stinky!

So getting to the bottom of why it smells of exhaust in the car most of the time, we figured out that the exhaust manifold gasket was completely shot. This and the exhaust pipe was also in bad shape. We replaced these two, and took the opportunity to paint the exhaust manifold.

Keeping the rusty bolts in order so they go back in right. We put a good coat of Anti-seize on them so we don't have issues next time the manifold needs to come out.

The Accelerator return spring attaches to the exhaust doughnut flange. It's was time for a replacement, this one rusted through as we were taking it off. Replaced with a nice shiny stainless steel replica that should last forever.

Here you can see the leakage, exhaust gasses, and is that oil?

Nice results with high temp paint.