DPF issues please help!

Newbie Posts : 1 Join date : 2010-06-07

Hello, this is my first post and I don't know if this is in the right area, but here goes...
I have a 2007 Zafira 1.9CDTi, what I need to know is can you replace the DPF? Can they be cleaned out, will this do any damage to the engine? Can I put any exhaust on?
Many thanks

Admin Posts : 1354 Join date : 2009-11-24 Age : 67

Hello Mister T, moved your post to here ZAF B chat... welcome to VXZOC..

Member Posts : 161 Join date : 2010-05-27 Age : 39

Sorry, I can't help with your question, but welcome to the forum.

Newbie Posts : 2 Join date : 2010-03-27

The Diesel particle filter regenerates itself.
Did you ever notice a blowing sound from the exhaust and the mpg shooting up for about 10 mins also it gives off a burning smell if sitting at lights or around town.
If its motorway milage you do then you prob never noticed

Newbie Posts : 14 Join date : 2010-06-30

hello, well found out yesterday mine will need replacing also!!! Fitted a new egr but car not able to regen itself as its not getting enough air due to blockage in Dpf.. cost of new one £883!!! DPF issues please help! Icon_eek

But been told to try clean it out first by taking it off and sticking a power hose down it!! all this on an 08 car..only had it just over a week!!! oh why did I buy a vauxhall?? my 10 year old subaru never missess a beat!!
Anyway anyone know where I might pick up or buy a new Dpf/cat replacment a hell off a lot cheaper!! DPF issues please help! Icon_wink

Newbie Posts : 2 Join date : 2010-03-27

If you stick on a Dpf/cat replacement will this not cause it to fail an mot because of emmisions???

Can you get hold of an op-com and force a regen?

Will look at my op-com software because i "think" a new Dpf needs coding to the car.

Newbie Posts : 14 Join date : 2010-06-30

well thats what the main dealers tried yest but not enough air getting through!!they narrowed it down to dpf after checking all pipes and sensors!! When I say replacment I mean a non genuine part!!

Newbie Posts : 13 Join date : 2010-06-09 Age : 68

Check on ebay , someone in london fit service exchange for about £275.

Member Posts : 84 Join date : 2010-02-27 Age : 78

i read somewhere on one of the vauxhall sites that a chap took his dpf off and put it in a bin full of caustic soda and left it soaking overnight then power hosed it though he said it came out like brand new, might be worth a try, thats what i will try if mine gets blocked up.