got some work done this weekend, amidst the storms and the bbq. found an excessive buildup on the left side of the motor. looking more at it, it seems like my left hand boot has swelled and was sending grease flying, didnt look like exhaust leak, or head gasket leak.
wiped down what i could, and got my flm cups in the diff, and new fluid.
hopefully the v1 pipes will be here this week, i can finish assembly and fire it up next weekend.