MAF cleaning in ultrasonic

jontyp · 14th June 2011, 14:07

Hi All,

Newbie here with a recently purchased '02 Club CDT. As a rule when I buy a car I work methodically through various jobs before I think about spending any hard-earned on upgrades. As my car is only a 116 I have wondered about either the X-Part performance upgrade or a Synergy2. Before any of that I want to make sure the MAF is as good as it can be and cleaning is one possibility. I'll disconnect it to see if there is any difference in how the car drives aswell. My main question is, has anyone tried cleaning one in an Acetone/IPA ultrasonic bath? It seems to me that a hot filament type device like this might respond reasonably well to this process.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

HarryM1BYT · 14th June 2011, 17:23

I used IPA on it, but never thought to use it in my ultra sonic bath. Must say though, it looked spotlessly clean before I started and nothing came off it.

Dragrad · 24th June 2011, 00:12

Synergy 2 and Pierburgh MAF for me....... pulls away nicely without the feeling of .... will I make it across the road before that truck hits me

llynclaslad · 24th June 2011, 07:57

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Synergy 2 and Pierburgh MAF for me....... pulls away nicely without the feeling of .... will I make it across the road before that truck hits me

Wow youve just explained my junction monouveres, out of interest what would the Synergy 2 and Pierburgh MAF cost be to buy and set up ?

Starman · 24th June 2011, 08:34

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Originally Posted by llynclaslad

Wow youve just explained my junction monouveres, out of interest what would the Synergy 2 and Pierburgh MAF cost be to buy and set up ?

Hi Darren. It's dead easy to set up and will make you think your car has been asleep until you fitted it!

Try here

http://tuning-diesels.com/index2n.htm to see the man who makes them and the current price. (£190 I think for the Synergy itself and £80 ish for a MAF.). All the info you need is contained within his site but ask away on the forum as most of us have one and can give hints and tips.

May I ask where in Shrewsbury you are.... Well I just did actually

Regards. Steve.

llynclaslad · 24th June 2011, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Starman

Hi Darren. It's dead easy to set up and will make you think your car has been asleep until you fitted it!

Try here

http://tuning-diesels.com/index2n.htm to see the man who makes them and the current price. (£190 I think for the Synergy itself and £80 ish for a MAF.). All the info you need is contained within his site but ask away on the forum as most of us have one and can give hints and tips.

May I ask where in Shrewsbury you are.... Well I just did actually

Regards. Steve.

No problem Me and My Connie live in Monkmoor, on the Crowmere Rd.

hayes'ee · 24th June 2011, 13:37

If you need a new maf you can get em for about 70£ for a Bosch one. I'd obviously also recommend a ECU remap, which will see your 116 to about 156hp :-) with no plug in devices on show under the bonnet.

Garden · 24th June 2011, 19:20

Hi hayes'ee
I have a synergy 2 and pierburg maf.
How much do you charge for the re-map for a 2.0 cdi tourer and how long doe's it take?
Also do I have to remove the Synergy after the re-map?

Thanks
Gary.

Garden · 24th June 2011, 20:02

Sorry I have re-read the posts and remembered the you have a shop.
Now read your ad and will grovel to the boss

for the funds to be released

Thanks
Gary

14th June 2011, 14:07	#1
jontyp Avid contributor ZT CDTi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sandbach Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MAF cleaning in ultrasonic Hi All, Newbie here with a recently purchased '02 Club CDT. As a rule when I buy a car I work methodically through various jobs before I think about spending any hard-earned on upgrades. As my car is only a 116 I have wondered about either the X-Part performance upgrade or a Synergy2. Before any of that I want to make sure the MAF is as good as it can be and cleaning is one possibility. I'll disconnect it to see if there is any difference in how the car drives aswell. My main question is, has anyone tried cleaning one in an Acetone/IPA ultrasonic bath? It seems to me that a hot filament type device like this might respond reasonably well to this process. Any thoughts? Thanks

14th June 2011, 17:23	#2
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	I used IPA on it, but never thought to use it in my ultra sonic bath. Must say though, it looked spotlessly clean before I started and nothing came off it. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

24th June 2011, 00:12	#3
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Synergy 2 and Pierburgh MAF for me....... pulls away nicely without the feeling of .... will I make it across the road before that truck hits me __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

24th June 2011, 13:37	#7
hayes'ee Avid contributor MG ZTT SE 180; MG ZR 160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you need a new maf you can get em for about 70£ for a Bosch one. I'd obviously also recommend a ECU remap, which will see your 116 to about 156hp :-) with no plug in devices on show under the bonnet. __________________ Thanks, Ian.

24th June 2011, 19:20	#8
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Hi hayes'ee I have a synergy 2 and pierburg maf. How much do you charge for the re-map for a 2.0 cdi tourer and how long doe's it take? Also do I have to remove the Synergy after the re-map? Thanks Gary. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg

24th June 2011, 20:02	#9
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Sorry I have re-read the posts and remembered the you have a shop. Now read your ad and will grovel to the boss for the funds to be released Thanks Gary __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg