I bought the car today from a private seller, engine worked like a dream when viewing vehicle, after buying the car I drove 20 miles back home with no problems. I parked up on my drive and switched off the engine. At that point my partner came outside to view the car.
I switched the engine back on (30 seconds after switching off) and the whole car felt like it was shaking along with the engine accompanied by a knocking noise, idle became erratic (idle was perfect just few mins before), engine light came on, when I pressed the gas in neutral the knocking and shaking gets worse. I opened the bonnet and smelt rubber burning and saw small amount of smoke rising from the right side of the engine. I have not started the car since.
What could cause the engine to shake and knock in that way all of a sudden?
Can the chain timing system be a cause? How can I check for a failed chain?
-THINGS IVE CHECKED-
I checked the oil for any signs of gasket failure, but no caramel colour. Oil level is fine.
I attempted to push/rock the engine while engine off, to check for broken engine mounts, it feels very sturdy. (I guess this shouldn't affect idle anyway)
Pedal test codes P0854, P0575, P5***, P5*** (will re-test to get the last 2 codes, just know they start with 5)
Any advice is much appreciated...
I switched the engine back on (30 seconds after switching off) and the whole car felt like it was shaking along with the engine accompanied by a knocking noise, idle became erratic (idle was perfect just few mins before), engine light came on, when I pressed the gas in neutral the knocking and shaking gets worse. I opened the bonnet and smelt rubber burning and saw small amount of smoke rising from the right side of the engine. I have not started the car since.
What could cause the engine to shake and knock in that way all of a sudden?
Can the chain timing system be a cause? How can I check for a failed chain?
-THINGS IVE CHECKED-
I checked the oil for any signs of gasket failure, but no caramel colour. Oil level is fine.
I attempted to push/rock the engine while engine off, to check for broken engine mounts, it feels very sturdy. (I guess this shouldn't affect idle anyway)
Pedal test codes P0854, P0575, P5***, P5*** (will re-test to get the last 2 codes, just know they start with 5)
Any advice is much appreciated...