Well the day started OK, up at 3am and in car by 3.3am. Eurotunnel was fine but as we pulled into the services outside Gent a whine was audible from the engine that was engine and not gearbox/clutch/rear. No warning lights or leaks so press on.....got 35 miles further and a very loud "graunch" vibration was felt, not effected by clutch, but it did stall the engine when we came to a stop. Turns over very slowly like a flat battery but no "click click click", just slow. Will not fire.
Currently with AA (Renault garage) who were so helpful and have secured the car. AA been excellent, but I fear spigot or clutch release failure....or worst.
Had oil and pressure, no leaks or warnings, slight rubber/hot smell, but no metal on metal tapping/screech.
Now drinking beer at Nurburgring in a hire Fiat 500.....oh well, tomorrow will be a new day.
