Bad news about DPF removal - MOT 2014

Singvogel · 6th December 2013, 12:35

Very bad news indeed -

The Government have announced they are to change the rules on checking for the existence of a DPF if the vehicle left the factory with one fitted.

To take effect from February 2014.

See here for their Press Release of 4th December:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/n...iculate-filter

I reckon they will possibly look for the EGR removal/bypass as well.

We need to wait and see exactly what the VOSA eventually tell the testers.

They do not have a good track-record for quickly implementing changes.

bubs · 6th December 2013, 13:31

could i be completely wrong in saying the 75 diesel doesn't have a dpf?

chipsceola · 6th December 2013, 13:34

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Originally Posted by bubs

could i be completely wrong in saying the 75 diesel doesn't have a dpf?

No you would be right, not fitted to 75/ZT models

bubs · 6th December 2013, 13:40

Thought I wasn't going mad but best to check

riclin · 6th December 2013, 13:49

??????????? dpf??????????? what's that?

rasa · 6th December 2013, 13:57

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Originally Posted by riclin

??????????? dpf??????????? what's that?

diesel particulate filter, they regenerate themselves and if they dont they can coke up your car and wreck it, to regenerate them all is needed is to reach certain speeds for a while, to much city driving kills them

Singvogel · 6th December 2013, 13:58

Well that's all good then.

I thought we had DPFs.

Sorry If my post put the wind up anyone.

We do have EGRs though - right?

Mine is on a shelf in the garage gathering dust.

Yella Fella · 6th December 2013, 14:01

Its the Diesel Particulate Filter thats fitted to modern diesels. The filter catches all the **** in the exhaust system creating low emissions which then means you pay less road tax, Yipee! but they block up and cost a ****** fortune to replace meaning you dont really save on anything! Thats my experience of DPF's anyway. Thats why I got rid of my diesel and bought a petrol.

Diesel forums are full of threads from angry owners with blocked filters.

Good to hear our diesels dont have them.

T-Cut · 6th December 2013, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasa

they regenerate themselves and if they don't they can coke up your car and wreck it, to regenerate them all is needed is to reach certain speeds for a while,

Some do some don't.

All about DPFs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_particulate_filter

TC

whitevanman · 6th December 2013, 14:57

Some also have a container of 'wonder' fluid under the car that needs topping up about every 60k If you don't the car goes into limp mode..It also goes into limp mode if there's the slightest issue with it apparently..

Lots of unhappy campers, most of them seem to be on the French car forums though..

6th December 2013, 12:35	#1
Singvogel Gets stuck in 75 CDT, 1966 2000TC P6, TD4-M47 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Deepest darkest Aberdeenshire Posts: 626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Bad news about DPF removal - MOT 2014 Very bad news indeed - The Government have announced they are to change the rules on checking for the existence of a DPF if the vehicle left the factory with one fitted. To take effect from February 2014. See here for their Press Release of 4th December: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/n...iculate-filter I reckon they will possibly look for the EGR removal/bypass as well. We need to wait and see exactly what the VOSA eventually tell the testers. They do not have a good track-record for quickly implementing changes.

6th December 2013, 13:49	#5
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6th December 2013, 14:01	#8
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	Its the Diesel Particulate Filter thats fitted to modern diesels. The filter catches all the ** in the exhaust system creating low emissions which then means you pay less road tax, Yipee! but they block up and cost a **** fortune to replace meaning you dont really save on anything! Thats my experience of DPF's anyway. Thats why I got rid of my diesel and bought a petrol. Diesel forums are full of threads from angry owners with blocked filters. Good to hear our diesels dont have them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Yella Fella; 6th December 2013 at 18:19..

6th December 2013, 14:57	#10
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	Some also have a container of 'wonder' fluid under the car that needs topping up about every 60k If you don't the car goes into limp mode..It also goes into limp mode if there's the slightest issue with it apparently.. Lots of unhappy campers, most of them seem to be on the French car forums though.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

6th December 2013, 13:31	#2
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	could i be completely wrong in saying the 75 diesel doesn't have a dpf?

6th December 2013, 13:40	#4
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Thought I wasn't going mad but best to check

6th December 2013, 13:58	#7
Singvogel Gets stuck in 75 CDT, 1966 2000TC P6, TD4-M47 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Deepest darkest Aberdeenshire Posts: 626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well that's all good then. I thought we had DPFs. Sorry If my post put the wind up anyone. We do have EGRs though - right? Mine is on a shelf in the garage gathering dust.