Soooo ... here I am at the repair shop. My water pump seized up and deformed the head gasket, stripping the bolts. Soooo... they're disassembling the engine now to see if there is internal damage. Worst case: New engine, $5900. Best case: Just replace the head gasket and the water pump for the low, low price of $3000. plus the $1100 to dissassemble the engine in the first place.

I am currently setting up a credit line to pay for a second loan which is comparable to buying the car in the first place.

I've been told that all things we humans suffer ultimately work for our benefit. I believe this. Nonetheless, if this is a blessing in disguise, then it is very, very well hidden. This blessing has epic ranks in Hide.

Respectfully,

Brian P.