Thread: DPF life

Originally Posted by 448DT

Cam from old Jaguar has really good advice on this. Give him a call

Will do if I can't locate a pressure sensor. I am really hoping this is the issue as it will be an easy fix , mind you I have spent hours getting to this ,, lesson is look to the simple stuff first.

Most (actually all) DPF pressure sensors I've seen are differential and the tap off points are almost directly in front of and behind the matrix. That makes it "quite challenging" to independently measure. Could be a faulty sensor, but could also be a chaffed wire or dodgy connection in the harness.

Originally Posted by Bails

Not sure about this, it was the recall Land Rover did .

It was a recall for all SDV8s so sounds as though the extra harness has been installed.

Well guys I feel like an idiot , I took a photo of the pressure sensor and sent to my Son in law to ask about part numbers, he said did I notice the split in the hose! There it is split in the hose just below pressure sensor , Bugger me why do I always try thr hard stuff first?

If it makes you feel any better, I dropped the transmission from my Volvo because I had an ATF leak, did a complete re-seal which failed to fix the fault, so I dropped it a second time to make sure the torque converter seal was fitted properly (it was). Before I dropped it a third time I noticed a pin-hole where the 2 steel cooler lines had been rubbing together.

It's not just you.

When I attended TAFE as a first year apprentice the teacher gave an example of a mechanic removing a motor that would not start, turned out ne fuel. The point being check the simple things first.
I.think I read that cracked hoses could be an issue, I did check the hoses near the filter, they were fine.

Originally Posted by Bails

Well guys I feel like an idiot , I took a photo of the pressure sensor and sent to my Son in law to ask about part numbers, he said did I notice the split in the hose! There it is split in the hose just below pressure sensor , Bugger me why do I always try thr hard stuff first?

On some vehicles those hoses are replaced as part of the standard 60,000KM service.

Originally Posted by Bails

Well guys I feel like an idiot ... Bugger me why do I always try thr hard stuff first?

I once convinced myself that a leaking rear main oil seal on a 2.25 SII was the cause of the transmission clunk. On a steep driveway I finally accessed the flywheel which, of course, was nice and dry. You guessed it, it was only a worn uni joint. Still can't believe I did that.