First the good news: I got my hubcap back.
But, yesterday, I was forced to deal with the unmistakable reality that I have blown a headgasket.
Now, mind you, I have never replaced a headgasket. Frankly, I never intended to. But, as finances do not permit replacing the car or taking it to a *competent* mechanic, I am undergoing this torturous process myself, whilst using borrowed wheels for the route.
It is my hope to have the car fully functional this weekend. If not, you may hear me scream all the way across the country.