Figured out a fix for the EGR. I cut the stock pipe, took the nut off for the exhaust mani and stuck a dime in it, then screwed the cap onto the header EGR nipple. Works like a charm and doesn't leak. It is so much nicer to drive without the horrendous sounding exhaust leak.
One of the small coolant lines that originally went to the throttle body (now bypassed) sprung a leak so I need to fix that, but the thermostat housing does not appear to be leaking anymore.
Also picked up some laser blue passenger side front and rear doors for the car, the original doors have a stripe all the way down them from swiping something. These are in much better shape with just a couple small dings and a scratch. Still have a ton of work to do: detail interior, replace tail light, detail outside and polish/wax paint, swap spoiler, either replace fogs or install MSP lip, install colormatched grill, install rear hatch tray and stock sub, swap speakers, swap head unit, swap floor mats/MSP door sills, get the windows tinted, remove vinyl on door frames, bleed brakes and clutch, adjust e-brake, swap steering wheel, remove side molding, install 6 rear wiper, etc etc etc.