Hi guys have a 2009 1.4 tdi green line started blowing out clouds of black smoke mechanic has said flexi pipe going to DPF is split and cheapest part that can find is £500 possible might be able to weld it has anyone had an experience with this looking for advice 

 

TIA Gary  

Welcome.

Was the mechanic in possession of a welder or had a mate that was to give that a try?

 

Have you called into an Tyre & Exhaust Centre that is not a Multi National to see if they can help for less than £500.

or

http://pentlandcomponents.com

http://edinburghcarservicing.co.uk/exhausts.html