Hi all, I have an 03 plate LCR which I have had since it was 3 years old, it had done 33k when I bought it, it has full service history and hasn't wanted for anything since I've owned it at least.
I had a stage 2 remap done in 08 running 24-26psi boost, after fixing multiple boost leaks since then I fixed what I think was the last one at the beginning of last month, then on the 8th I was on a dual carriageway overtaking on a bend, just changed into 5th at about 5k rpm when it sounded like I ran over some loose road chippings, next thing I knew I was sideways in front of the car I had just half overtaken, managed to gain control by dipping the clutch and some opposite lock, I quickly turned ignition to the 1st click as I realised something wasn't right with the engine, rolled it into the layby as smoke started coming through the dash vents, opened the bonnet to find it on fire at the back of the engine near the bulk head, luckily we had just been shopping so managed to put it out quickly with 4 big bottles of water.
From what I can see, I've seen a broken con rod on the plastic under tray, I'm guessing its the hot oil that's ignited, not been under it yet to have a good look, the car has only done 58k, gutted is an understatement and we have a baby due in 5 week or less.
Not really wanting a 2nd hand engine off fleabay that's been around the world twice, thinking about a refurb block or complete engine, apart from spitting rods through the block, what other damage am I likely to find???...IE head, turbo etc, also can anyone recommend any good reliable trustworthy garages that don't charge the earth preferably near Barnsley or Yorkshire???
Any other advice or comments welcome, cheers
I had a stage 2 remap done in 08 running 24-26psi boost, after fixing multiple boost leaks since then I fixed what I think was the last one at the beginning of last month, then on the 8th I was on a dual carriageway overtaking on a bend, just changed into 5th at about 5k rpm when it sounded like I ran over some loose road chippings, next thing I knew I was sideways in front of the car I had just half overtaken, managed to gain control by dipping the clutch and some opposite lock, I quickly turned ignition to the 1st click as I realised something wasn't right with the engine, rolled it into the layby as smoke started coming through the dash vents, opened the bonnet to find it on fire at the back of the engine near the bulk head, luckily we had just been shopping so managed to put it out quickly with 4 big bottles of water.
From what I can see, I've seen a broken con rod on the plastic under tray, I'm guessing its the hot oil that's ignited, not been under it yet to have a good look, the car has only done 58k, gutted is an understatement and we have a baby due in 5 week or less.
Not really wanting a 2nd hand engine off fleabay that's been around the world twice, thinking about a refurb block or complete engine, apart from spitting rods through the block, what other damage am I likely to find???...IE head, turbo etc, also can anyone recommend any good reliable trustworthy garages that don't charge the earth preferably near Barnsley or Yorkshire???
Any other advice or comments welcome, cheers
