Removing the MAF?

[Ski]

Hi guys.. i also have the problem with the overboost protection kicing in even before the turbo range after fitting a KnN...



anyways im having difficulty removing the MAF...

from what i can see, it consists of 3 peices.. the funny shape bit with the writing on it and an arrow showing direction of the air flow, a metal plate with 4 - 5 screws showing, and the actual hose which all this fits on..

i cant budge any of these items and wondering which part i need to remove and how its done before i apply brutal force to yank the bloody thing off...

any help greatly appreciated.

[Doug_RS2]

You only need to remove the 2 bolts that are mounted horizontally into the airbox. The MAF is the TUBE with a screen on each end. Don't try and remove the wee screws.

[Ski]

ohh..err..err *hides the screws under his keyboard*

so its the first turbe that leaves the airbox? so i remove the whole tube and sink it in IPA?

[Ski]

hmm.. also didnt notice any bolts or screens... will take another look...

[Ski]

fount it, got it off, about to drownd it in ISA (in the works kitchen hee hee)

[dan_b]

When I got my MAF off, my turbo-side screen was melted! My MAF was completely filthy and covered in black gunk, cleaning it was definitely a good idea and removed some of the throttle hesitancy. Hope you get some improvement

[salmon]

Thats my plan for tomorrow, currently living at the pertol station with ~220 miles to a tank, hopefully will improve things..

[Sidspud]

How long should it be soaked in IPA? Is overnight a good option, or just long enough to watch the FA Cup Final?

[Lee]

Soak it as long as you can. Flush it through as often as you can too to flow the IPA over the wire to remove dirt. A small ultrasonic bath helps but IPA vapours are explosive so ventilation is a must if this is done.

[Crawford_S2]

I have tracked my overboast/idle prob to the MAF connector.
Either thereis a dodgy connection in the plug, or a wire is broken.
All i do is disconnect, reconnect, give it a wiggle and bosch
Must get in and look at the plug proper.

[Ski]

solved! many thanx to all.. resetting the maf was needed.