"My diesel Rover (aged 7 years with 130,000 miles on the clock) blew up today. I think that the head gasket blew.
I was driving along when I noticed a cloud of smoke behind me in the rear view mirror (similar to IL2).
The revs went off the scale (similar to IL2).
I cut the ignition but the engine continued revving (similar to IL2).
I sought a place to park that was safe (similar to IL2).
I parked up but I was surrounded by black smoke and the engine was about to burst. I undid my harness and ran. (similar to IL2).
I watched from about 25 yards away as the engine continued in self destruct mode but could not see the vehicle for a mushroom cloud of black smoke. (similar to IL2).
But I did not lie on the ground with my hand over my head. (not similar to IL2).
Eventually, the engine died and north London could breath more easily.
A couple of minutes later the Fire Brigade arrived called by a nearby homeowner.They put some stuff on the muck that came out of the exhaust. (not similar to IL2).
I met a pal for a couple of beers afterwards and he had no sympathy but laughed. (similar to IL2 Squad mates).
And no points (similar to IL2).
Life and IL2 are similar at times Hammer
Best Regards,
A walking MB_Avro
SP!
Sokol1
