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Offline rio_gti

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are maf's interchangeable
« on: 23 March 2011, 10:33 »
as above really i got a spare maf but it is a 3" one and was wonderin if anyone knew if the actual sensor itself can be swapped, or if i got to get the whole new maf??



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Re: are maf's interchangeable
« Reply #1 on: 23 March 2011, 10:48 »
Probably but wouldnt be easy, probably haver to cut it apart as it would have been molded together.
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Re: are maf's interchangeable
« Reply #2 on: 23 March 2011, 11:20 »
Easier to get a correct replacment. :smiley:

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Re: are maf's interchangeable
« Reply #3 on: 23 March 2011, 11:24 »
gonna try give mine a clean first see what happens......


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Re: are maf's interchangeable
« Reply #4 on: 23 March 2011, 12:09 »
Isnt it carb cleaner thats the best thing to use that doesnt damage the sensor? Best to read into it a bit then try it :)
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