Joining the club with my new (to-me) Ironman

I just picked this up today. 125k miles for $3500. It needs some work but I feel like I made out ok. Finding a rust-free 4.6 in PA has been a literal journey but I was willing to deal with repairs if I could find one at a good price.

Some stuff it needs: \- Exhaust manifold gasket. I’m not sure which one but it sounds like passenger side. \- Brakes feel mushy on first pump. I’m hoping it just needs to be bled but there’s a good chance it needs a booster. \- Transmission feels funny. Please oh god be a mechatronic unit. \- Front wheel bearing.

Other minor things that are not worth mentioning.

If anyone has some experience with these issues on the 4g, please by all means throw some advice my way.