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To my knowledge, there is No Real Quick Fix, for a blown head gasket. I sure you've googled around and found some pretty impressive claims. Most of these are pure "parasitic marketing". 100% of the time, there are legalese disclaimers like "your results may vary" or "compatible with most engines" even though they claim guaranteed results. What does that mean? Results could mean that it solved nothing, or as a long shot, it actually worked. Both are "results" and are undoubtedly guaranteed. Sorry, but she needs to be tore down.
I did a head gasket job, on my 89 Toyota 4x4 22re, for around $500 (parts only. I do my own wrenching). But that Included, head gasket, misc gaskets & seals, timing chain, gears & guides, head resurfacing, head bolts, water pump, belts, hoses, spark plugs, cap rotor & wires, pcv valve, oil filter, air filter, oil, and coolant. Since I was down there, I couldn't see putting all that "old stuff" back on.
IMO, since you're not working, I'd fix the truck and drive it. Then when employment arrives, I would definitely look for a Metro 5 speed to work on. The Real Geo's (not chevy) seemed to get better mileage. My wife just called, after a 400 mile trip, and recorded 53mpg. Nice! That's on a 1992 Metro Basic 5 Speed with 165,000 miles on it(not xfi or lsi). No mods. Just up keep.
Be prepared for some surgery on the Metro's too. Stuff like Frame Rot, Axles Shafts, Wheel Bearings, Brakes, etc. But take heart! They're Very Easy to Work on and possibly the Best Ecomodder choice out there! The Possibilities are endless!
Wow! Long Post! Sorry to ramble.
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