Hi all, Just a quicky.

My DPF has a hairline fracture in the casing. As far as the dealer can see the DPF itself is fine. Just wondered if anyone knows what kind of labour is envolved in removing the dpf and if it can be welded.

I haven't been under there to see where abouts the crack is and also don't know what access can be had to the DPF with it still on the car. Just wanted worst case scenario really.

Thanks

Hi all, Just a quicky.

My DPF has a hairline fracture in the casing. As far as the dealer can see the DPF itself is fine. Just wondered if anyone knows what kind of labour is envolved in removing the dpf and if it can be welded.

I haven't been under there to see where abouts the crack is and also don't know what access can be had to the DPF with it still on the car. Just wanted worst case scenario really.

Thanks

Take it out

Open it and remove the innards and weld it back up.

Get a recode done (DPF delete )

enjoy the extra power and economy

I know thats what I will do if my one goes faulty

Remvoing it just involves removing the Exhaust and Downpipe (DPF is part of the Downpipe) oh and theres some bolts under bonnet that hold on sensors

I havent done it myself but i watched Milltek take my DPF Delete pipe back off

Remvoing it just involves removing the Exhaust and Downpipe (DPF is part of the Downpipe) oh and theres some bolts under bonnet that hold on sensors

I havent done it myself but i watched Milltek take my DPF Delete pipe back off

If access is easy,there is an alternative. A few years ago I effected a repair to a car, which would have involved an immense amount of stripping down to have welded. I can't remember exactly what was involved, it may even have been a cracked block or cylinder head. I researched commercial grade liquid metal / liquid weld products that claim to bond and seal, whilst being stronger than the original metal. It is a while and I can't remember exactly what I used but it was similar to Jeld Wen - link here http://jbweld.net/products/marine.php

Long story short, it worked incredibly well and set like solid steel. I have no connection with these products and this was the first I found when searching for a product to show you. It saved me a fortune and I have to say it was pleasing to be able to repair something in this disposable culture we seem to have. I recommend searching for commercial, or perhaps marine products ( I never even checked motor factors) but ordered mine online from an engineering supply company. Sorry, can't recall the details

Edited 10 January, 201115 yr by harrylime

Thanks for the replies.

I am tempted to get the dpf removal but i don't really want to spend that sort of money just to have one of those moments in a few months when i decide to get a newer car. I have had the car for 3 problem free years and just want to keep it going for a little longer.

I will get under it at the weekend and see whats going on then take it to a local garage and ask them for a price to weld up the crack. Seeing as most dpf removals involve cutting the casing open, taking the insides out and welding up again, i am sure it can just be welded in this instance too. Or as suggested some form of liquid steel. Will keep you posted on outcome.

Mapping is very tempting though. Shame privilage insurance won't insure it as mapped. They always seem to be the best price for the last few years.

Thanks again