I thought I'd update you guys on what has happened after 11 months on this...

Oh by the way, no problem on legality, laws and rules on emission where I am from so no worries.

Taking off from my last post March 2nd this year, they took down everything and found the DPF, exchange pipe the culprits and advised to replace these parts. Finally the parts arrive and just waiting for them to install. It's been 11 months now which is ofcourse also due to the pandemic thing.

Hope you don't mind my questions to the group here...

1. Do you I really need to fix the original problem 1st BEFORE doing the SCR delete? Because I suggested a SCR delete initially and they said that the delete can't be done if they didn't resolve the original problem first - which is the 200MLS countdown thing. So fix this first before do the delete...something like that.

2. Will there be any computer ECU re-coding / encoding if a SCR delete kit is installed? Will the coding be a DIY or has to be done by an indy or dealer?

3. They also mentioned that I should've gotten the original OEM DEF Fluid when I first attempted to refill the DEF tanks because using other non OE brands has clogged up my system. Is this true? I thought DEF fluids are DEF fluids regardless of OE or non OE brands :-(

I tried to get in touch with another indy mechanic who has a below standard shop but he was formerly a mechanic in BMW Germany and trained there for many years before deciding to come home and set up a BMW indy shop. He said that "there is a SCR delete kit that I can buy and he will install and re-program the computer then bypass the EGR as well". He will give me a quote on Monday. Does he make any sense or am I being taken for another loooong ride here? Is it as simple as that? Im hoping it is. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.