Where in California do you live, and where's the car located?

I don't think that driving the car with a known blown head gasket's a really good idea unless absolutely necessary.

Depending on your location and that of the car, I might be able to help...

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
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