Hi, I think it would need to as near to the engine as possible so that the regeneration using exhaust gases can take place. Further back and there is the likelihood of it not being completed...

 

Hi,

I agree with you Chris. I didn't know if it was the DPF or the catalyst as many have argued over this on different forums. I found out that on the 1.6 and 2.0 TDCi (back in 2008) Ford merged both the catalyst and DPF into one component.

If you do look on Ford DPF systems for sale you notice that the DPF is fitted vertically with the top of the pipe bent over (I suppose fitted to the exhaust manifold) and the bottom curved under (to go below the engine towards the rear).

If I am wrong, please correct me as I am interested to find out what part is fitted to the front of the DV6C engine (behind the heat shield).

Matthew

 

Yep thats the dpf just under the turbo at front of engine.

1.4 and 1.6 are at front. Mondeos transit and connects underneath.

Fuel vapouriser, basically a glow plug that fires diesel into exhaust helps heat the dpf and regenerate it.

 

Thanks guys,

However, I have just looked under the car and noticed something that looks like a CAT/DPF under the car, mid-exhaust. Would that be a muffler of some form?

Matthew

 

Yeh

 

Thank-you, you've both be a great help.

Matthew.