The exhaust leak is a bad "donut" gasket but I don't think it is the problem.
It might be that your throttle cable is sticking. Try spraying WD 40 on it. It might free it up. Good Luck!!
PS Mark, something like your thermostat adventure happenend to me too. We all live and learn....
It might be that your throttle cable is sticking. Try spraying WD 40 on it. It might free it up. Good Luck!!
PS Mark, something like your thermostat adventure happenend to me too. We all live and learn....