[chinaonnitrous1]

Seriously if you have 56k and driving a R, get your priority straight. <p>Oh my MAF was naughty. It played around in the oil too long.... Sorry for the big pics. But it needed attention to detail. 60k miles...<p> <IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=203" BORDER="0"> <p> <IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=204" BORDER="0"> <p><br><B>Here comes CRC to the RESCUE </B> <p><br> <IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=205" BORDER="0"> <br><IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=206" BORDER="0"><p><br> <B>Ahhh Clean at last......</B><p><IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=207" BORDER="0"><p> <B>F*CK you Tamperproof Torx.</B> <br><IMG SRC="http://revmat.ch/picture.php?albumid=27&pictureid=208" BORDER="0">

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

**<p>I purchased my CRC Cleaner from NAPA, but please note that IPD does sell it as well. So if your doing some cleaning, pick up a can because its really something you should look into cleaning.<p>Instructions<p>Take out MAF<p>Take off lid to CRC Maf cleaner<p>Use little red straw<p>Shake can<p>Test spray.<p>Use in small sprays 4" away from MAF and Element<p>Let it drip out as you do one side at a time.<p>Let it dry.... *wave your MAF in the air like you don't care*...but don't drop the MAF. Or your gonna be mad.<p>Clean MAF tube.<p>Re-install.

 

[m3nt0s]

Good info, thanks!!!

 

[SHIFT_S60R]

Did it fix any of your problems? Any difference?

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

Re: (SHIFT_S60R)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>SHIFT_S60R</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did it fix any of your problems? Any difference?</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Dunno, my downpipe was missing 1 bolt, and one almost completely backed out. So I have a gigantic leak right at the turbo.<p>I think that has something to do with it too.

 

[sacrifice]

sweet. my R threw a CEL today. Said system too lean bank 1 code P0171. it said it could be a bad maf, clogged fuel filter and other stuff. it went off by itself (is that ok?), but I might clean my maf anyway

 

[m3nt0s]

Re: (chinaonnitrous1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>chinaonnitrous1</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Dunno, my downpipe was missing 1 bolt, and one almost completely backed out. So I have a gigantic leak right at the turbo.<p>I think that has something to do with it too.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>I can't say I've heard too many stories about missing downpipe bolts. I think whoever took your DP bolt also stole my one Volvo valve stem caps. Call 911!

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

Re: (m3nt0s)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>m3nt0s</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>I can't say I've heard too many stories about missing downpipe bolts. I think whoever took your DP bolt also stole my one Volvo valve stem caps. Call 911!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Its my fault....<p>I'm gonna loctite them upon replacement. Trying to figure out which Graphite Remflex gasket to order.<p>I'm gonna peek in the turbo to see if i'm losing coolant and or oil through there.<p>Would you like me to Loctite your Valvestem caps? <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[850arrrsaylikepirate]

Re: Oh you dirty dirty MAF you. Come clean...in the thread. 56k go away. (chinaonnitrous1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>chinaonnitrous1</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br> <B>F*CK you Tamperproof Torx.</B> <br></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Hehehehehehe, that's some sh*t, and a good idea.

 

[Token]

If your car starts and then switches off suddenly at random times (causing it to temporarily flood), is this a MAF problem?<p>The car also hesitates a bit during acceleration. But its auto.

 

[B.G.]

Re: (chinaonnitrous1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>chinaonnitrous1</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Dunno, my downpipe was missing 1 bolt, and one almost completely backed out. So I have a gigantic leak right at the turbo.<p>I think that has something to do with it too.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>If it makes you feel better i noticed one of my bolts almost completely unscrewed itself from my dp too...Luckily i caught it and tightened it this weekend. I would have thought those things would have seized in there pretty good by now... Guess not <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[George @ ViVA]

Larry,<p>This is what you need to deal with the security torx bolts:<p><A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Torx-Wrench-Tamper-Proof-Security/dp/B0002SQ45K" TARGET="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Torx-Wre...SQ45K</A>

 

[Minn R]

Re: (B.G.)

<IMG SRC="http://www.stage8.com/images/otherkit.jpg" BORDER="0"> <p> <A HREF="http://www.stage8.com/" TARGET="_blank">http://www.stage8.com/</A> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

Re: (George @ ViVA)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>George @ ViVA</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Larry,<p>This is what you need to deal with the security torx bolts:<p><A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Torx-Wrench-Tamper-Proof-Security/dp/B0002SQ45K" TARGET="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Torx-Wre...SQ45K</A></TD></TR></TABLE><p>yeah........but the busted Volvo has a 5 star one.<p>Not the common 6 star one <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/zeroforum_graphics/screwy.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

Re: (Minn R)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Minn R</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> <IMG SRC="http://www.stage8.com/images/otherkit.jpg" BORDER="0"> <p> <A HREF="http://www.stage8.com/" TARGET="_blank">http://www.stage8.com/</A> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Hrm 26 bucks.... <p>Anyone know our thread spacing?

 

[soupandspoons]

Re: (chinaonnitrous1)

<br>Here is one that will actually work. People should be more careful about recommending parts that they haven't used/purchased themselves. I bought my <B>5</B>-lobe tamper proof torx bit from metalnerd.com and used it to clean my MAF last year, so I know it works.<p>Part MN505000 - 5 Lobe MAF Bit <p><A HREF="http://www.metalnerd.com/cat05.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www.metalnerd.com/cat05.htm</A> (a little bit more than half-way down the page)<p>Cheers,<p>J

 

[AthruC]

Re: (George @ ViVA)

For $10, I'll one-up you George!<p><A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Security-Bits-Tool-Storage-Case/dp/B000O5XDOG/ref=pd_sim_hi_2" TARGET="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Security..._hi_2</A><p>$13.75 on Amazon, found it for $10 at a local parts store.<p><IMG SRC="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UaNZEJyyL._SS500_.jpg" BORDER="0"><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by AthruC at 10:28 AM 5-12-2009</i>

 

[chinaonnitrous1]

Re: (soupandspoons)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>soupandspoons</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>Here is one that will actually work. People should be more careful about recommending parts that they haven't used/purchased themselves. I bought my <B>5</B>-lobe tamper proof torx bit from metalnerd.com and used it to clean my MAF last year, so I know it works.<p><b>Part MN505000 - 5 Lobe MAF Bit </b><p><A HREF="http://www.metalnerd.com/cat05.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www.metalnerd.com/cat05.htm</A> (a little bit more than half-way down the page)<p>Cheers,<p>J</TD></TR></TABLE> <p><br><b> THIS IS THE CORRECT INFO FOR THE R's MAF BOLT </b><p>However, with the MAF Tube out of the car, you can horizontall use a pair of pliers to carefully turn them out.<p>I did this, and replaced them with normal screws.

 

[Lightspeed]

Re: Oh you dirty dirty MAF you. Come clean...in the thread. 56k go away. (chinaonnitrous1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>chinaonnitrous1</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh my MAF was naughty.</TD></TR></TABLE><br>They are known to be mean MAFer F'ers.<p>heh heh.......groan. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/rolleyes.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[DGBibo]

not just Rs, my 2.5T has the 5-point security bits, do a search, i linked a site where you can get them.