So the mysterious oil leak, was a cracked valve cover (Left side on the very back top bolt) so i couldn't see it leaking from there under the intake manifold.... 130$ later from Rockauto.com i have a shiny new Valve Cover that's not leaking.



Next non-repair project is a roof rack. I've been prowling the build threads and asking lots of questions (thanks to those that answered my nagging) and this weekend is the start of the build!! :

Perfect 45 degree angle!


and i tac-welded together a 'proof of concept' today:




The biggest challenge has been keeping everything at the proper angles, and vertical supports the correct length and tube notches equally deep (i'm just using an angle grinder). So the learning curve continues.... will have to disassemble this pictured test assembly to start welding the actual pieces soon! now beer-thirty & Kalbi marinated Steak!!



Or maybe some 10 Year old Bourbon....