So it begins

[911hillclimber]

Until you have a good idea what has failed, you are stuck a bit.
Basic investigations like comp tests etc will reveal a lot, but you need a garage with some good knowledge.
The local garage; can they point you at such a place more local?

I suspect language will be a problem, but maybe google search for shipping-by-road vehicle transport people?

Going to be very expensive whatever route used to get the car back, but a professional shipper will/might be the most reliable.

[70sThrowback]

Can't offer any advice but really sorry to hear this Neil. There is always a solution to this, but its not always there immediately when we need it. Maybe now we are in a working week some leads of Porsche specialists will be forthcoming. Fingers crossed.

[neilbardsley]

Lots of feelers out but it appears to be quite dry here for air-cooled experience. We have been zip wiring. The organiser was kind enough to ask his friend who had a T1 VW engine but no luck.

Just spoke to the garage. Car ok. Then the RAC and we should know in the next 2 days.

We have rented a car. We had to travel to the airport to pick up. 66 euros for 5 days! They up graded us to a bigger car. I wish they hadn't. As Google took us down a very tight road with inches to spare

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[911hillclimber]

"Car OK" do you mean it is come home on transport or the car works Neil?

66 euro is DEAD CHEAP!!

Good luck for the coming days.

[neilbardsley]

Car ok means not stolen or damaged. Unfortunately, it's not under cover

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[jb]

May be worth checking the valve clearances to see that nothing is broken and that the clearances are roughly correct to check that the valves open and fully close

[womble912]

Neil

Sorry to hear about your car troubles hopefully you can enjoy the rest of your break.

Maz

[neilbardsley]

The breakdown people has agreed to transport the 356 home. What a relief.

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[911hillclimber]

I bet!
Good going though. Do you have time to run the rest of your route, or just sprinting home?

[neilbardsley]

Unfortunately, we cancelled it days ago. We couldn't get a car rental to pickup in Croatia and drop off in France. We are flying back on Friday.

Not the trip we planned but Split is a wonderful place. Mountains 20 mins drive and wonderful beaches. The Palace is breathtaking. I will be interested to hear Brendan's take on it

Yesterday we took a Ferry to Brac (50 mins) and rented a scooter. I was very pleased to give it back (with no injuries)! It's quite strange for a biker to 1) for the motorbike to be heavier than you so not being able to control it with your hips 2) to have someone on the back moving in a different direction.

Today we travelled 40 mins to see a cave. Then Kliss Fort (GOT location but not worth paying to go in). Then an Olive Oil museum with an oversized gift shop at the end. Finally Stobec Beach. Lovely.

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[Bootsy]

Good to hear the car is going to be recovered and you're pressing on and enjoying yourselves

[hmg66]

Love to read your annual trip report. So sorry things haven’t worked out quite as planned. I had an issue in Germany
a couple of years ago which thankfully could be resolved with a part swop in time to make the run home via Belgium in time to catch the ferry as planned.

I think your missus deserves a medal Mine would have found it far too stressful!

[bjmullan]

Glad to hear that the car is being recovered Neill, we will be arriving in Zagreb tomorrow evening (by train) and taking in Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik.