car dies everytime i brake i found lots of foamy fluid in my air filter and around it 
i was told blown head gasket by a friend if so how much to replace or would it be in my best instrest to buy a new car

Well, info like year/engine/drivetrain will help.

Sounds like it needs some T.L.C. and bonding time with tools and parts... 

 

These cars are easy to work on (kind of) and very forgiving.... fix it?

EA81 its a 81 GL 4wheeldrive

Oh yeah, very savable.

 

This "foamy" stuff, is it like puke yellow? If you open the oil filler, is it under the cap as well? Are you losing coolant?

 

Shutting off at a stop could be a load/idle problem. I assume it's carb'd? Do you see any evidence of leaks (i.e. wet gaskets or wetness) around the intake or carb base?

yes to the yellow foam and yes to draining coolant and yes carb'd  but havent seen anything other then that

509northwest I live in the 509 as well, I live at Deer Park, north of Spokane and depending on where you are I could get with you and try n get it narrowed down as to what's going on with your car.

wenatchee valley for me

Dang thaught I might be able to help you. If you ever get this way let me know. We get that way a couple of times a year.