It's a 97. Super easy install - it was tough to tighten everything down - I didn't realize that the gaskets would expand with heat, and the pipes themselves seemed to loosen up. So after around a day of running, I was able to tighten it all down with the magnaflow gaskets and there are no...
Better pictures attached. All in all, I'm pretty happy with the BRExhaust kit for $450 shipped.
Again, for anyone considering this - buy OEM gaskets and hardware - it's worth it.
Alright, installed the Maganflow Y, cats, and the magnaflow BRExhaust. All in all, pretty easy. There are definitely some fit issues. In fact, one part of the exhaust touches the bottom of the cab. Is that a problem?
Tried to take a pic. Will take some better ones tomorrow in the daylight...
For anyone who finds this thread in the future, it was the harmonic balancer. It mostly only made that noise when the AC compressor was on. After reading a few of these that ended with the same problem, that sounds like a common thing.
Based on the condition of the rubber and the lack of oil...