Hello all,
I have a 1979 (could be 78) spitfire 1.5...I have had it for nearly a year pretty much problem free until a rather worrying incident heading down the m4. The engine began producing a horrible sound, like something had snapped off inside. I pulled over, called the AA - who could only tell me there was something seriously wrong - and the car returned on the back of a lorry. I have a video that I shall try to upload, where you can hear the sound. Note the car would still drive, but obviously the death rattle became worse with acceleration. Another thing to note is that when reversing in the weeks leading up to this, the engine would clunk nastily. However it seemed fine going forwards.
Two questions: Firstly any idea what it is?
Secondly: I live in Reading and the car is in my garage, anybody know where I can get it repaired by somebody who knows spitfires - and is not too expensive and close.
Thanks for your potential time and help!
below is the youtube link for the sound from the engine.
https://youtu.be/qbquZhd6Mes