Back box on fire!

Landybreal said:

Hi, my wife recently rang me in a panic to say "open the gate quick, the freelander is on fire" It seems that the exhaust gasses had set on fire, and as the back exhaust box had 2 small holes in this in turn set fire to the plastic undertray. I put the flames out and on checking the engine oil found out it had none at all! My wife says the oil light came on as she was driving it home and swears that it wasn't on before. So, my question is, anyone have any ideas what might have caused a sudden total loss of oil? Headgasket seems ok, I've put oil back in it and it doesn't seem to be leaking. I haven't tried starting it up since.

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Alibro said:

If it is turbo seals then don't drive it until it's fixed. Turbo runaway is a very scary thing to watch and only ends in disaster with a seized engine.

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exmed wayne said:

Would a quick / safe check be to take the inlet pipes off and look for lots of oil inside?

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Nodge68 said:

Knowing what the vehicle is would be helpful.

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Landybreal said:

Hi, it's a freelander kalahari 1 series, diesel, 52 plate.

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Landybreal said:

I put the flames out and on checking the engine oil found out it had none at all!

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