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Help Todd replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Todd's my pickup is Todd's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,250.
🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada1,566 views
I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $690
• Labor charges: $270
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Towing and inspection: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Todd
Updates from Todd
Small update. $698 so far, I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($265 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
keep going, Todd. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Paarl.
Hope things get better soon, Todd. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Caloocan.
Good luck, Todd. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Tamale.