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Help Lubna replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Lubna's my pickup is Lubna's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $800.

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Lubna Ines Zidan
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Medina
I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $800. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $800 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $570 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $100 • Labor charges: $130 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Lubna

  1. 86% there. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $214 raised so far (27%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 66% now ($524). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.

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  • Serhiy Roman Soloviev

    Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

    • Fernando A. Dela CruzQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lubna.

      • Lubna Ines ZidanOwnerAnswerID verified

        It's all in the list in the story. engine head gasket replacement (parts) is the big one at $570, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Manon Élodie Chevalier

      praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Kylie N. Byrd

        Keep going, Lubna. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Kaduna this morning. Love from Kaduna

        • Peter Kioko Shayo

          Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Dasmariñas.

          • Nicholas A. Ramos

            Hope things get better soon, Lubna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

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