You'll have to check but i don't think a DPF is going to be fitted, DMF never raised it's ugly head in our case and i haven't heard of problems though no doubt given enough abuse...fortunately being RWD a clutch change isn't going to be the monstrous task that it is on Mondeos for instance.
Swirl flap removal caused no difference in running, might have been smoother at low rpm, EGR worth cleaning out or replacing at the same time and crankcase breather check too...(possibly implicated in earlier model turbo failurers i'm told)
Clutches were not a problem either, the beauty of these engines is that they have fantastic low engined speed torque, you don't need to slip the clutch, simply engage the clutch and they will pull away, very difficult to stall.
Unlike some other Diesels i could mention which stall at the drop of a hat and/or won't pull you out of bed till the turbo gets going, users end up abusing the clutch without meaning to, leading to DMF and clutch failure.
Course the best thing to do is get a 320d auto, proper torque converter box and a lovely match for the engine, smooooth as can be...get transmission oil changed by a competent specialist indy every 40 k or so, sorted, economic driving pleasure.
Edited by gordonbennet on 01/12/2011 at 11:57
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