[greenrail]

This is what Transpired That Leads Me to Believe the Clutch Was Damaged:

Monday evening, I was caught on a very short approach ramp to the Interstate. I was positioned to approach main traffic lane from a complete stop. I put car into first gear anticipating the need to accelerate quickly into the first available opening in traffic. As I found a spot into which I could accelerate, I let up on the clutch pedal and pressed the accelerator.

Not much happened, the clutch pedal came up from the floor about half way and I noticed blue smoke coming out from under the car. The engine, hit the rev limiter, at which point I let off on the accelerator pedal. I found the clutch pedal stuck half way up off the floor. I pulled it up with my foot and proceeded to accelerate.

This did not re-occur. I could definitely smell what was a burning odor inside the vehicle. It had never happened before during my time owning this car.

Anyone who knows me, knows I am pretty gentle with my Rosie. Have scheduled a dealer visit for this coming Friday.

Anyone else have a similar experience?