engine prob

[seatVT]

hi, im new to this forum
i have just purchased a VT 20v
i was driving yesterday on the motorway and then a big bang and smoke everywhere at the back
i was AA recovered home.
i have had a look at it today, cambelt is intact
water is nice and blue
oil level is ok
there was no overheating issuses although i did notice a lack in power
situation now is car wont start, it trys and idles so poorly then cuts off
also sounds like there is no exhaust connected anymore
has anyone experienced this or any ideas??
thanks in advance

[fazzy79]

makesure u check oil again either ur cat or turbo!!!!!!!!!!

happen to a friend of mine 6 months ago he was told it could be the cat or turbo with his luck it was the turbo!!!:beerchug:

[seatVT]

yes, thats what i have been advised today
will check into it tomorrow

[seatVT]

had a proper look today, got under and removed the under tray.
there was bits of metal in it!!!!
at the front just under where the dipstick goes in there is a whole in the block
it appears to have thrown a rod
question is what is salvagable from it?
would the turbo be minced aswell??
how much would it be approx to replace the unit

[STEWY L]

had a proper look today, got under and removed the under tray.
there was bits of metal in it!!!!
at the front just under where the dipstick goes in there is a whole in the block
it appears to have thrown a rod
question is what is salvagable from it?
would the turbo be minced aswell??
how much would it be approx to replace the unit
And the AA couldn't diagnose that?:confused:

[seatVT]

anyone got an engine forsale or know of anybody that does?
cheers