[chris]

I've used this on previous cars (high mileage) and worked well for me

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[ds968]

[quote name='1GR8_968' post='42560' date='Oct 18 2007, 10:54 AM']I figured it out. Thanks[/quote]



I can disconnect the wire harness ok, but do you also detach the metal (?) plate which has all those hex screws from the tube segment and then spray the exposed area, or do you get the same result by just spraying trough the plastic honeycombs at each end of the tube ?

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[1GR8_968]

[quote name='ds968' post='42622' date='Oct 19 2007, 05:18 PM']I can disconnect the wire harness ok, but do you also detach the metal (?) plate which has all those hex screws from the tube segment and then spray the exposed area, or do you get the same result by just spraying trough the plastic honeycombs at each end of the tube ?[/quote]

I sprayed the interior of the tube and the very thin wires. Use extreme caution.

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[Rutger Gert-jan]

Hi,



So I just spoke to my mechanic, he told me it is best to leave the MAF alone.....they just clean it with some air...on the other hand, the shop where i buy most of my non related porsche parts told they use break cleaner as well...any thoughts on using the brake cleaner?



Regards,



Rutger

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[bob blackwell]

Rutger, the brake cleaner is also a very good solvent so it will work on the MAF sensor too. I have not used it for that purpose since the CRC MAF Sensor cleaner is inexpensive and designed specifically for that application. As long as you don't disturb the thin wires, the brake cleaner should also work to clean off any residue from the wires. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[FRporscheman]

I was also wondering how brake cleaner will do. I'm sure it will work just as well as anything else. I also thought of simple green, but I think in this situation one needs the spray to be in a can (so it can be propelled out with force).

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[hot968]

[quote name='1GR8_968' post='42560' date='Oct 18 2007, 10:54 AM']I figured it out. Thanks[/quote]







I know I sound like a real dummy but what is a MAF?

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[Mark]

Can't say I read it to see how accurate it is but it saves typing. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_flow_sensor

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[dmband0041]

I believe Seafoam also works well for this task....will try the CRC stuff out sometime soon!

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[MATTS92]

[quote name='dmband0041' post='43125' date='Nov 2 2007, 11:40 AM']I believe Seafoam also works well for this task....will try the CRC stuff out sometime soon![/quote]

I USED CHOKE CLEANER , THIS WAS PROBABLY THE SINGLE MOST SIGNIFICANT THING I HAVE DONE TO MY CAR YET, AS FAR AS A SEEING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN POWER. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[rxter]

Was hunting around for where to get the CRC MAF cleaner and came across a M5 board where they were discussing MAF replacement every 50K miles in their buggies. Based on the price tag I saw in ds's post I am not inclined to replace if it ain't broke. <b>Was wondering though if anyone here ever needed to replace the MAF and if so why.</b> I'm a believer in the MAF cleaner - a single treatment on tech day (thanks again Bob) fixed a major hesitation/stall issue around 1800 RPM that I had since day-1 with the car.

Also, I came across a number of articles and posts suggesting that using brake cleaner, carb cleaner, green stuff, etc, is not a good idea because it can harm either the wire or the housing.

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