Road Trip around Europe this week, car broke. help

[madfads]

Hi,

I am in a bit of bother, my Chimaera's clutch/gears started playing up a few weeks ago. It crunches into gear when cold, when even colder it wont change at all.
When it warms up its not so bad, but it seems to bite too early now too. David Batty is currently looking at it as I write this, he reckons I more than likely need a new clutch (about £600 total, ouch!). Problem is that I am also getting a full service, brakes fixed, heater fixed, etc. etc. so it is already costing a packet.
David reckons he is really busy and that the clutch should be ok for the 10 day 2000 mile trip and I could probably get it replaced when I get back. I would also prefer this (£££) but its a bit of a risk to take it over there and get stuck with a dead clutch. I have good european breakdown cover, but if it breaks over there it could ruin the holiday and where would I get it repaired? I am going to amsterdam, germany and brussels.
Should I risk it? and get it done when I have more money next month? if I do risk it, where could I get if fixed if it brakes in europe? any comments are very welcome.
thanks K.

[chim500nj]

Personally I would not risk it, give Fernhurst a call on 01428 656377 they are near David Batty and may be able to help you out.

[madfads]

I just had a chat with David, looks like I don't need a clutch replacement. thank god!

[andyr]

Dont forget you could always call in to a Land Rover dealership to fix minorish things. I noticed quite a few on my trips to Europe.

[Gavstar]

How come you can call into Land Rover to have some things fixed?

[nashy]

...because most of the 'stuff' under the bonnet has LandRover stickers on it.

[drum4it2]

madfads said:

I just had a chat with David, looks like I don't need a clutch replacement. thank god!

well come on then what was it...?

[shpub]

nashy said:

...because most of the 'stuff' under the bonnet has LandRover stickers on it.

Except that the clutch and gearbox have never appeared on a Land Rover... A lot of the Land Rover bits like the stat, otter switch, fan belt are the wrong ones and will cause problems like overheating. So while a Landie dealer should be familiar with a TVR engine, he might just screw things up he goes and wildly fits Landie bits.

[madfads]

It was something to do with the hydraulics, cost about 200 quid in the end, but the overall bill for everything including a whole new braking system and reconditioned radiator plus full 12k service was 1335...ouch!