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Thanks Andy, I don't feel happy about driving it in this state, the popping noise has been replaced by a rattle, only there when the clutch is depressed, my mechanic is always very good at diagnosing problems, and is sure the clutch is on the way out, he did say there's a bit of life left in it, so use it locally, but not going to do this!....afraid of it packing up all together!......am going to get quotes for the work on Monday, until then it's staying where it is!.......