Thank you for the reply, I agree with your ideas on my issues, it makes sense. Now I have to wait until spring to be able to check it out.
No garage and I do the work outside
And right now it's 14 degrees out so it will be awhile.
I will post again when I do the work to let ya know what it was so maybe it can help others, and I will replace the timing belt and pulley and water pump like I did before years ago to it, it's time for it so it will all work out, plus new seals.