You can't give up now, you're much too close to give up.
The oil pipes are a cheap easy fix.
Head gasket less so but still not a massive job. It will survive for a bit anyway, albeit making an oily mess on things. Just get the leak sorted before you get it boosting properly because then the oil becomes a fire-risk due to the extra heat generated.
You could drop the actuator rod off to get rid of the boost completely to stop the clutch slipping. Once you've fitted a softer actuator and the clutch has bedded in a bit you'll probably find that it's ok. Did CG say what torque the clutch will take?
:-)
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