Something's broken

[Jimbo]

Sun comes out, what do you do, take Cesil for a run, good idea? not this time!

Decided simply to drive to work, parked in the car park no probs, left work, accelerated with 'medium' gusto and something definitely went wrong!

First off pulling away from a standstill felt like the clutch was trying to kill itself, the most severe 'booms' from the backend ive ever felt. When the gear engaged it was ok, but changing was 'an event' to put it mildly.

Any lift or overrun sounded like something was loose in the clutch or diff. Imagine putting a £1 coin in a washing machine on its own and you be close to the sound.

I decided to limp to the nearest BMW dealership, Sytner in Sheffield and leave it with them. Not ideal but better than trying to drive home i thought. Im thinking the clutch has destroyed itself, i hope to god its not the gearbox, ive all ready had to go to the pub to settle myself.

Happily i guess, Cesil imploded at 2mph in a city centre near a dealers and not on some B road in Derbyshire.

Please send any words of encouragent/sympathy!

Ps. No warranty, may go back in time and slap myself!