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Bummer.

The only car I ever owned that blew a head gasket was a Civic. A $265 Civic. (The 80's mini bread van style... wish I still had it!)

I cracked the head because it blew on the freeway and I kept driving to the next exit for safety -- concern for not stopping on the shoulder. It was only a couple of minutes more, but the temp needle was pegged by the time I killed the engine (pun intended) and coasted to a stop.

Hope you get this sorted out in a good way.