01 Lexus Is 300 Breakdown While Driving

[sonnyg22]

I own a 01 IS 300. While driving on the freeway at 70 mph...my car lost all power....steam/smoke everywhere...!!!! Pulled over and opened hood...."white" stuff everywhere....opening to Radiator partially melted...car will not run or start! There is no "milky" substance in the oil. Did I blow a water pump...timing belt...other hose??? Any help would be greatly appreciated! What's my best/worst case scenario??? Is it possible that my engine is blown?? Mileage on the car is 180k and it has never had the timing belt or water pump replaced!

Cindy

[smooth1]

Sounds like a head gasket. But from your description it could be alot of things. My advice is to take it to a mechanic and have it properly diagnosed as I can't look under the hood myself and see. Then post what they have to say and we can go from there.

[sonnyg22]

Sounds like a head gasket. But from your description it could be alot of things. My advice is to take it to a mechanic and have it properly diagnosed as I can't look under the hood myself and see. Then post what they have to say and we can go from there.

If it is the head gasket....what can I expect to pay for repairs? What's a fair price? How many hours labor and what's the approx. price for the parts?