thx for the tips ... its a 5 speed manual 2.5 with over 160K on the clock ... i already started with a order of a full gasket kit for the motor and a power steering pump seal kit ... i'm tearing into the motor hard as i do not like stains all over my blocks street from ill maintained cars.

so far i like it for what it intended it for, a total beater and toy. seems like there is massive amounts of improvement to be made to the engine compartment and interior. which is music to my ears as i love projects that require plenty of attention to detail.