help needed 06 mk 5 auto gti engine seized driving down motorway

[aquasurfer]

my g friend has had a 06 mk 5 auto golf gti from new . treats it like a baby serviced regularly etc .
yesterday driving down road and enging gave a few strange sounds and then lost all power . on initial inspection by a mechanis he has said that the timing belt is fine but no pressure in all four cylinders the first cam shaft is turning but the second is seized. he cant offer an explanation yet as he will need to take the top cover off and see wots goin on in side .
any of you guys got a theory on this is it some thing that has happened before with other mk 5's. and if it is a mess to repair have you got any contacts where i can pick up major genuine parts at discount prices.

thanks terry 

[Diamond Hell]

Where are you based?

Unless you have an extended warrantee you need to find a specialist - it sounds like something major has failed and you're going to need open wallet surgery.

[Horney]

Sounds like one of the camshafts has sheared at the pulley from the description but your mechanic is right, you won't know for sure till you take a look inside.

Noises and no compression does sound like the engine is toast so I'd be look at getting the exact problem confirmed and then going back to your dealer for a chat. Even if it's out of warranty you might get a good will payment towards the cost of repair/new engine.

Nick

[danny_p]

its open wallet surgory.

complet new cyl head likely option me think if the pistons are ok