Things Do Not Look (or Sound...or Smell) Good

So a couple of days removed from the accident and Blue is still running. However, it's not a matter of "if" he's going to give up the ghost, it's "when".

Since the accident I've noticed some serious issues. First, the alignment was knocked all kittywampus so much so that when I want to go straight, I'm basically turning the wheel to the right about a whole quarter-turn.

Secondly, I've noticed that at stop lights the refreshing aroma of exhaust fumes are creeping up into the cab. Not a huge deal as I'm usually moving fast enough to keep them out but I can see where that may be dangerous. My dad recommended just crawling under there and inspecting for leaks along the exhaust line, and then patching it with a beer can. I really like this idea but I doubt that I'll carry it out.

Third, the impact from the other lady's car mashed up my rear gas cap (there's two tanks) pretty good. I don't think I'll be able to fill it with a normal fuel-nozzle and perhaps more importantly I noticed some seepage coming from around the cap area. I'm not expert, but I'm pretty sure when you have liquid fuel escaping from the car, that's not a good thing.

So, it would seem that the money coming for Ol' Blue couldn't come at a better time. He's on his last legs for sure and I'm going to need reliable transportation very soon.