Think I'll just tough it out also with the diesel noise.
Will do a complete tune up this spring and replace
the complete exhaust with the 2" into 2.250" upgrade.
Working 6 days a week I need to keep thing simple for now.
The header leak will have to wait a long time.
Will post up soon, just got the truck painted
utility grey with 2 coats clear.
Was a complete tear down. Looks factory fresh <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

'86 SR-5 Extra-cab 4 x 4, 2" BL, 33 x 12.5 x 15R M/T on 15 x 8 rockcrawlers ( 3 3/4" BS ), 22RE 5 sp , 4.88's Detroit True-Trac front, V6 open rear, 24 mm Sway-Away + Rancho 5000's, removed sway bar, no-rust south US bed, Ramsey 8000 winch