Had to replace a worn bearing about a month ago.
Then this happened last night:
Followed by
And whilst I was waiting for Mr RAC I decided to pop to the toilets in the lay by to find one gentlemen with his sausage in another gentlemen mouth. I exited those toilets very swiftly I can tell you.
The pulley had sheared off the alternator leaving it half on there. Just got back from the 5th garage who have successfully removed it so I can rebuild the car tonight. Fun times.