C5 2.2 HDI DPF removeal

[ej2095]

Hi all

live up near birmingham.

Thinking of getting the DPF removed as fed up of seeing unblock filer message.

Any ideas on the cost or can i DIY?

[Stickyfinger]

Welcome to the world of MoT's and changing regulations......just wait 1/2 and there will be at least 3 areas of advice.

1. Do NOT do it, it will fail MoT
2 Do NOT do it, clean/replace filter/Eolys and stop killing children and puppies
3 Do it, it may or may not work....but I know a guy who did it and it turned the car into gold/ did it got a warning, took it off....

I am at No 2.....fix the car and stop killing puppies (kids...Yuk...go ahead and mow the little bu66ers down its quicker)

[ej2095]

lol

Mot not an issue ;-0

might also wang some redex it and have a wang down the motorway with it

[Stickyfinger]

Err....having a wang on the motorway is surely dangerous ?

I would not use Redex, however I would give it a good push for 20 odd mins. 70mph in 4th seems just about right.

Did you know you can remove them and clean with a jet wash. Are you getting a "Blocked Filter" or "Low Eolys" ?...... or just a "Poss of Blockage" message ?

Also, what car/year/engine is it ?
Do you have a Lexia ?

[addo]

Has anyone got N0 DPF as a private plate?

[Stickyfinger]

or V6 2DPF

[SaabC5]

Take the DPF off, chuck some acidic wheel cleaner in it, allow to sit for half hour and then jet wash all the crap out. Alow to drain/dry for another half hour and re-install. MOT in future will include a check for a working DPF if fitted as OE equipment by the manufacturer.

[ej2095]

how easy is this to remove and clean?

Would not know where to start.

Last time i did anything mechanical to my car was to replace the alternator.

[Stickyfinger]

Just as hard as removing an exhaust, a few bolts and brackets with the odd sensor plug.........its that easy/hard

[ej2095]

any body feel like giving me a hand ;-0

I do ICT/laptop repairs etc in exchange :-0