Abrupt loss of power and loooaads of white smoke out of the exhaust

[s-line(amg88)]

hi guys im new to this so forgive me if im doing anything wrong. 2005 A3 2.0 TDI S-LINE MODEL DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 THEN SUDDENLY A POWER LOSS, RESET THE ENGINE BUT NOTHING, A MILE DOWN THE ROAD A PLOOM OF WHITE SMOKE AND WUDNT STOP AFTER. THE SMOKE SMELLS A BIT LIKE OIL, ENGINE RUNS WATER AND OIL OK BUT NO POWER AT ALL N SOO MUCH SMOKE....SOUNDS EXPENSIVE SUM1 PLEEASE HELP. ANYTHING WILL BE VERY MUCH APRRECIATED. CHEERS

[euroslap]

Check that none of the intercooler/boost pipes have blown off.

[s-line(amg88)]

Just an update... This mornin went to start it ..it just about started b4 I heard a squueaky knock n den it just died all lights n stuff workin but won't make any attempt to start up. I'm gettin worried now guys.. Pls help

[Jimbo1.8t]

white smoke coming out of the exaust can be that the turbo is knackered,

[Jimbo1.8t]

is there any smoke coming from under the bonnet?

[s-line(amg88)]

nope none out da bonnet n I still can't get it to start engine isn't even turning might have to be an audi garage moment

[JDale]

My friends 2.0 TDI Golf Mk V had the same problem 2 weeks ago, diagnosis was knackered turbo......has it been in yet?

[Allan Dunford]

Could be a small leak in the manifold/cooling system into motor - glycol/water mix can and makes heaps of white smoke - it does not take much to lay a screen - this will normally occur on compression, but this does not account for loss of power....