I noticed on my ride Sunday that it was noisier than usual. Hence why I checked it tonight before heading out on a 1100KM round trip...
This is testimony to experience. Notwithstanding your misfortune, but, your experienced ear knew enough to investigate properly before tearing it up. Many might have ignored it, ridden on because the opportunity was in front of them, and then dealt with the consequences later. Hindsight may be 20-20, but
experience is
priceless. Not worth much I'm sure, but hats off to you for taking care of your girl!!!
I was set to embark on a 1,500 mile trip Saturday with my wife's SUV. I got about 20 miles form home, turned around and stormed into the house. AC Belt tensioner was shot, rear diff was howling like a hungry coyote, and the wife's only reply was, "Its sounded like that for weeks, whats the issue?" Lord knows how long it would have run before blowing up and leaving my roadside...
She will make a full recovery and should be able to walk properly in another 8 weeks according to the doctor (he was required to remove my foot from her arse).