The engine on my Laguna DCI diesel estate has just blown in the most spectacular manner: a sudden loss of power, a strange whineing noise and then BAM! - a huge plume of smoke that must have blinded the drivers behind me and several hundreds yards later I come to a complete halt...
I had no previous warning that anything was wrong but I think it safe to assume the engine has gone to meet its maker - so to speak - and that I'm now facing a huge bill for a replacement.
Can anyone offer me any advice on where to get a decent reconditioned unit and have it fitted? I'm based in the Dorchester/Poole area.
The (rest of) the car is in great overall condition and I've generally been pleased with it, but this is my first diesel - so I'm feeling a bit out of my depth.
The engine is the 1870cc DCI (2002) model - are these expensive to replace (like most other Renault parts)?
Any help would be gratefully received...
Nige