[purple04]

Sorry, but I'd say that many problems with your car are self-induced.
1. You should have taken the car in for the A/C. You tried to fix it cheap, and wasted all that money. We have all been where the money isn't there, but sometimes you have to realize that cheap=temporary.
2. This is a leak. Have it checked by a pro, not “the guy down the street”. If you put it off, the pump will need replacing. Get it fixed, not patched; now, not later.
3. 70k of city driving will beat on any car. Did you have a good shop diagnose and repair the bushings? Did they recommend anything else?
4. Judging from the service life of the other components on your car, I’d say yes. The motor should not bend valves when the belt breaks, but it's easier and cheaper to replace BEFORE it breaks.
5. Brakes. While you can save money by doing it yourself, this is a safety item, and your past performance is an indication that you should have a pro look at it. There are a lot of things that should be checked when this job is done.
The shop that did your clutch does not sound like a good shop. Check with other owners and find one that can do the job properly. If you judge a shop only by price, you will get low quality along with the low price. I'm not trying to slam you, you just need to realize that cars have to be maintained properly to deliver good service. My PT is the first car I've owned that had less than 70,000 miles on it. I'd buy cheap, fix what was needed and get dependable cars.