It certainly looked and sounded serious Dusty. It is what one might expect in a case of catastrophic engine failure, but we have a theory and it may not be that bad.
:1: on that John.
Had a good trip back. 'Lil Guz never missed a beat. Traffic from Timaru on was deadly, Triffids from here to kingdom come.

In general they were dispatched two or three at a time and I am sure I caught the Breva grinning from ear to ear. pulled over 6 grand in top a few times.

Fortunately I was being a law abiding citizen each time a

was present. There were three on that section of road you said they did not normally frequent. Incidentally, that is rather a nice stretch.

Again, thanks for putting me up/putting up with me.