Taking another swing at it

Head gasket. Of all things. These are the eventualities we are supposed to be prepared for. Alas, I am not. My bad for not keeping more set aside for repairs, especially after making so many over the last few weeks. I should have replenished my fund faster to cover this.
Older truck = pitfalls await.
I’ll work it out. I’m too stubborn to let this beat me, and the CO wants me to stick around.
I’ll keep this thread updated.

 

I am going in the morning to talk to a place. I think they will work with me

 

It pays to get a 2nd opinion. Looking like it’s not a head gasket

 

Spoke too soon. Looks can be deceiving. It is a head gasket.

 

Applying for credit with this place to cover the repair cost

 

Now I get to explore my options . Repair cost is too high. As they explored there was more wrong. Stay tuned.

 

Long term major repair loan. Since it’s going to be cracked open, may as well do the whole thing. Going to get an inframe done, new clutch, tires, and throw in batteries.
Meanwhile I’ll rent a truck to make money while this one is being rebuilt.
It’s 300 a week to rent it, but it gets me moving tomorrow