Severe oil dump!!!

[insatiable]

Coming home last night after a good day at the races( horse) and noise from engine bay like a stick being chewed up in a belt. Stopped and looked under but could not see anything obvious and no engine oil light and the noise had gone so away I went. About 6kms. on I stopped at Club and as soon as I opened the door smelt hot oil and saw it pouring out underneath the car. No prizes for guessing what I said!!! Examination revealed no oil showing on dip stick and I guess 2or 3 litres on ground. It was coming from the back of the engine on centrelinebeside the starter ring gear. Rang Roadside Assist as I have Extended Waranty and they are going to truck it today to Sydney, 400kms south of here where I live. So I will anxiously await their verdict on Monday.
A couple of Q's.
1. Does the 03 2.7 have a pan that completely covers the engine sump area, because mine doesn't? LOVE TO HAVE AN ANSWER NOW IF ANYBODY IS THERE!!! :ah:
2. Any ideas what the noise might have been?
Cheers,
Glenn