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Thanks I'll look into that as a possibility.

Not sure if you guys had seen this or not: https://youtu.be/SqqKntPD2ic Not my video, but it's good for a laugh.

I have not found an exhaust leak, but lots of other fluid seepage leaks. Here is what I found so far: The only soot having to do with the exhaust line I could find was around the intake manifold. It was even all around so no obvious culprit: There was little oil residue under the air...

I have seen IP rebuild kits on eBay. Is that something that can be done with a manual in hand, or is it better to just get a rebuilt one?

Does anyone do this? It seems like a good idea. I have very little rust now, and want to keep the cancer away.

Ok thanks I'll leave the manifold alone. I'll check the floor for holes, and replace the valve cover gaskets. I'll trace the fuel lines and look for small leaks as well. The smell seems to be coming from the front passenger side seems is worse with the passenger window open.

Is a gasket not needed for the exhaust manifold?

Noob question: Can I use permatex ultra black for the valve cover gasket, intake manifold, and the exhaust manifold gaskets? What would you guys use?

I'll put tape around all the seals on the tailgate and window to check if that solves the issue. That's for the suggestion.

Near the IP was dry. I'll check towards the back of the block. Thanks for the heads up

Thanks for your reply. I am looking for the cause and will get it fixed. I brought it to my mechanic after my wife complained and he thought a seal on the transmission was bad and flinging oil around the engine bay which was hitting the exhaust and smoking and causing the smell. There also...

At first I thought it was "just an old diesel truck thing" when I took it home a month or so ago. Went on a half hour drive with the wife and she said the fumes bothered her and she got a headache. There was oil all over the engine compartment that I thought could be getting hot and smoking so...

That's great news. I'll post pictures when I do it which probably won't be until spring.

I am thinking of installing a custom cargo rack and then using an electric winch inside the garage to lift the top off with. Is lifting the top off by the cargo rack a bad idea? I was thinking of using 6 mounting points with plates on the inside and outside bolted together to attach the rack...

Thanks for your help. The breakdown of the sequence of events when turning the key is very helpful. The battery voltage is good and the relay I replaced a week or so ago. I'll check the relay if it happens again. I'll remove and reinstall the battery connections with some dielectric grease...

This morning I tried to start and got nothing. The lights worked, but there was no sound at all when I turned the key. No starter and no clicking. Would that be a loose wire somewhere or a bad starter relay? Later in the day when it was warm it started right up. That made me wonder if it is...

Great write up with pictures! There is another contact for the horn that you need to take the steering wheel off to get to if the above does not solve your issue. Pull off the steering wheel, the plastic piece behind it, the steering wheel lock, and the part with the sleeve that holds the...

The hazard switch is in the right side of the steering column near the ignition. It is a little black nub. Pull the collar out to turn off.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I installed the contact switch and when I turned the steering wheel it fell in to the hole. I will remove the steering wheel to see what is going on, but for that I need a puller. Is there anything I should do while I am in there? It starts with...

The horn that generates the sound works. The "horn" in the cab is missing a part, but I could not make the horn sound by jumping what I thought was the contact points for the "horn" in the steering wheel. No the voltage gauge does not work. Taking the dash panel off to check the voltage guage...