Technical My first breakdown - what was it?

[bluepunto2]

was on my way from leeds to bridlington today, got about 20 mins away from bridlington, slowed down for a roundabout, left the roundabout and went to build my speed back up,

the engine just lost all power and sounded like it was falling to bits,

had to get the AA to take me home, he tested the spark plugs, coil packs and ht lead. everything was fine.

he pin pointed that it was cylinder 4 at fault and could either be an injector, or internal fault with the cylinder. no warning lights or anything have come on. it stinks of rotten eggs from the exhaust.

any idead what i can do to get it back on the road?

thanks

 

[DanielR]

Clearly needs to be taken to a mechanic. The engine has to come apart and checked, from what you are telling. And most likely a good service, and maybe new parts.

I would go straight to a mechanic.

 

[bluepunto2]

its with a mechanic at the moment, he is going to strip it down tommorow.

it only had a service yesterday, done over 100 miles since yesterday fine, then it just happened within a split second...

 

[Mdeko]

Rotten egges from the exhaust is the cat.

before you get the engine stipped down (costly). . . take off the manifold/cat and check it hasnt broken down and blocking the exhaust fumes going out of the engine.

 

[bluepunto2]

the cat is fine, and the lambda sensor, its been narrowed down to cylinder 4

just wondered if anyone had any suggestions as to what it may be

 

[bluepunto2]

well, it turns out the engine is screwed now... more £££ down the pan!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Hows it screwed if its just cylinder 4 thats at fault?

Whats wrong with cylinder 4?

 

[bluepunto2]

it appears the the con rod has broken, and damaged other parts, thats what we know at the moment.

im getting a new engine fitted anyway...anyone got one really cheap for sale?